What type of property is 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ?

2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ last change hands?

2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ last sold for £90,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £82,000 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and October 2022, 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ rose from £82,000 to £90,000, a change of £8,000. That works out to roughly +0.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2020 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ?

2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL12 8HQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ?

2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ 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 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ located?

2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ sits in Shawforth, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL12 postcode district in Lancashire.

Which schools serve 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ?

The closest primary school to 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ is St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School (224m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whitworth Community High School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Percy Street, OL12 8HQ is Chapel, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Percy Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, OL12 8HQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Shawforth, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL12 8HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 is 32.2% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 164.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £90,000 in October 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

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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)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromF27toC69

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Percy Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, OL12 8HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£90,000

Growth on file: 0.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2022Most recent
£90,000
+9.8%over 15 years
2 October 2007
£82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL12 8HQ: £80,000 (2023–2002).

Nearby sales in OL12 8HQ

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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.

Full Rochdale report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chapel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL12 8HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL12 8HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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