What type of property is 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF?

3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF sell for?

3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF last sold for £87,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF?

3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF?

3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF 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 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF located?

3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF sits in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL12 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF?

The closest primary school to 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF is St James' Church of England Primary School (378m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wardle Academy (523m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Elm Grove, OL12 9LF is Lawflat, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Elm Grove, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Elm Grove

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

3 Elm Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL12 9LF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 101.1% above the 2017 sale of £87,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 19.4% below the postcode norm. On the market in February 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDouble

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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 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE46toD65

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Elm Grove, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Elm Grove 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.

3 Elm Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£87,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 February 2017Most recent
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL12 9LF: £170,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in OL12 9LF

On the street

Versus other Elm Grove homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 3 Elm Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,299

Street avg £1,920

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

£136k

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2 bed

£130k

1 Croft Square

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2 bed

£171k

1 Buckley View

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Bridge Street

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3 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Birch Hill Crescent

OL12 9QF

3 bed1 bath

£117k

1 Back Louise Street

OL12 9RR

1 bed1 bath

1 Back Chapel Street, Wardle

OL12 9PD

2 bed

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

Lawflat — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL12 9LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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