What type of property is 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ?

8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ?

8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ last sold for £63,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and March 2025, 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ rose from £32,000 to £63,500, a change of £31,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ?

8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL12 9BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ?

8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ 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 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ located?

8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ sits in Rochdale. It falls within the OL12 postcode district.

Which schools serve 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ is Heybrook Primary School (227m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rochdale Sixth Form College (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Athol Street, OL12 9BQ is Rochdale Community Fire Station, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Athol Street, Rochdale, OL12 9BQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Athol Street

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

8 Athol Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochdale (OL12 9BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 74.8% above the 2025 sale of £63,500. Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £63,500 — fresh data. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (57 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD66toE43

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromE43toD65

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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 8 Athol Street, Rochdale, OL12 9BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Athol Street 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.

8 Athol Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2009).

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£63,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2025Most recent
£63,500
+98.4%over 15 years
10 September 2009
£32,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in OL12 9BQ: £29,950 (2001–2001).

Nearby sales in OL12 9BQ

80 Athol Street, Rochdale, OL12 9BQ
Sold Oct 2001
£29,950

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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

0.1 km

Rochdale Community Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Heybrook Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL12 9BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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