What type of property is 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL last change hands?

23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL last sold for £241,500 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,000 in February 2018, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2018 and December 2024, 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL rose from £112,000 to £241,500, a change of £129,500. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

The current EPC rating for 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL12 9LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is in council tax band C.

Where is 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL located?

23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL sits in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL12 postcode district.

Which schools serve 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

The closest primary school to 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is St James' Church of England Primary School (384m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wardle Academy (455m).

What transport links are near 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

The closest bus stop to 23 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is Waterhouse Close, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Waterhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LL

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 23 Waterhouse Close

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

23 Waterhouse Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL12 9LL). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 90 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 16 EPCs). Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 82.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £241,500.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes
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 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2018

EPC improved fromE47toC72

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Waterhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Waterhouse 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.

23 Waterhouse Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2018.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£241,500

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2024Most recent
£241,500
+115.6%over 6 years
23 February 2018
£112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL12 9LL: £175,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OL12 9LL

On the street

Versus other Waterhouse Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Waterhouse Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,683

Street avg £1,727

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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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

Waterhouse Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' Church of England Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL12 9LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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