What type of property is 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF?

45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF is a semi-detached house.

When did 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF last change hands?

45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF last sold for £140,000 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,500 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and October 2021, 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF rose from £72,500 to £140,000, a change of £67,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF?

The current EPC rating for 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF?

45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL1 4EF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF heated?

The latest EPC at 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF?

45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF located?

45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF?

Police records around 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 90% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF?

The closest primary school to 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF is Mayfield Primary School (419m), one of 43 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Blue Coat CofE School (673m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF?

The closest bus stop to 45a, Acre Lane, OL1 4EF is Derker Street, 158m away. The nearest underground option is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), 217m away.

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45a, Acre Lane, Oldham, OL1 4EF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 45a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

45a is a semi-detached house in Oldham (OL1 4EF). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2011–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 418.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £140,000 in October 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from May 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

47%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45a, Acre Lane, Oldham, OL1 4EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£140,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2021Most recent
£140,000
+93.1%over 10 years
3 July 2011
£72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 4EF: £98,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in OL1 4EF

On the street

Versus other Acre Lane homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 45a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,029

Street avg £850

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oldham district page.

Full Oldham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Derker Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Mayfield Primary School. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL1 4EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL1 4EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

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55 dB

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