What kind of home is 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL last sold for £164,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and March 2023, 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL rose from £65,000 to £164,000, a change of £99,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

The current EPC rating for 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL use?

The latest EPC at 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL in?

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

What schools are near 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

The closest primary school to 31 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 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL?

The closest bus stop to 31 Waterhouse Close, OL12 9LL is Waterhouse Close, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Waterhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Waterhouse Close

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

31 Waterhouse Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL12 9LL). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 is 31.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £164,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Waterhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£164,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2023Most recent
£164,000
+152.3%over 20 years
30 September 2002
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL12 9LL: £225,000 (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.

Years Held for 31 Waterhouse Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,187

Street avg £1,758

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

£237k

1 Birch Hill Crescent

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3 bed1 bath

£171k

1 Buckley View

OL12 9EA

3 bed1 bath

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1 Bridge Street

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3 bed1 bath

£226k

1 Bank Cottages, Bank Lane, Wardle

OL12 9ND

2 bed

£235k

1 Birch View

OL12 9PZ

4 bed

£136k

1 Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL12 9AG

2 bed1 bath

£130k

1 Croft Square

OL12 9AE

2 bed

£368k

1 Beadle Avenue

OL12 9RN

4 bed2 bath

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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