What type of property is 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU?

5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU last change hands?

5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU last sold for £67,500 in May 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £32,895 in January 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1996 and May 2004, 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU rose from £32,895 to £67,500, a change of £34,605. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU?

5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL12 6EU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU?

5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU 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 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU located?

5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU sits in Rochdale. It falls within the OL12 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU?

The closest primary school to 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU is Healey Foundation Primary School (548m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Falinge Park High School (803m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bentley Street, OL12 6EU is Fletton Close, 15m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bentley Street, Rochdale, OL12 6EU

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Bentley Street

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

5 Bentley Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochdale (OL12 6EU). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since May 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 100% above the 2004 sale of £67,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£94/sq ft) was about 16.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromC72toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2025from May 2013

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bentley Street, Rochdale, OL12 6EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bentley Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Bentley Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£67,500

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

20 May 2004Most recent
£67,500
+50.0%over 2 years
4 April 2002
£45,000
+36.8%over 6 years
5 January 1996
£32,895

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL12 6EU: £95,000 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in OL12 6EU

On the street

Versus other Bentley Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Bentley Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,007

Street avg £1,262

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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 Rochdale district page.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Fletton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Healey Foundation Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL12 6EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL12 6EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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