What type of property is 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN?

16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN?

16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN last sold for £55,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in November 2007, so prices have been falling over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and August 2018, 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN fell from £86,000 to £55,000, a change of £31,000. That works out to roughly -4.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN?

The current EPC rating for 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN?

16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL12 9AN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN?

16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN 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 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN located?

16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN sits in Rochdale. It falls within the OL12 postcode district.

Which schools serve 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN?

The closest primary school to 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN is Kentmere Primary Academy (672m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wardle Academy (650m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN?

The closest bus stop to 16 Ash Close, OL12 9AN is Ashbrook Hey Lane, 197m away. The nearest rail option is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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16 Ash Close, Rochdale, OL12 9AN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Ash Close

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

16 Ash Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rochdale (OL12 9AN). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 69 m² this is the 26th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 103.6% above the 2018 sale of £55,000. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £55,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2010from May 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

6%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2021from Nov 2010

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Ash Close, Rochdale, OL12 9AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Ash Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Ash Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£55,000

Growth on file: -4.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2018Most recent
£55,000
-36.0%over 10 years
21 November 2007
£86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL12 9AN: £59,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in OL12 9AN

On the street

Versus other Ash Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Ash Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£797

Street avg £989

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Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

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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 Rochdale district page.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ashbrook Hey Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Wardle Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL12 9AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL12 9AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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