What kind of home is 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is a mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW last change hands?

20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW last sold for £59,950 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL12 9LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW use?

The latest EPC at 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW 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 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW in?

20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW sits in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL12 postcode district.

What schools are near 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

The closest primary school to 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is St James' Church of England Primary School (241m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wardle Academy (523m).

What transport links are near 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

The closest bus stop to 20 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is Waterhouse Close, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Newhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Newhouse Close

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

20 Newhouse Close is a mid-terrace house in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL12 9LW). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since April 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 185.2% above the 2002 sale of £59,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 44.9% below the postcode norm.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Newhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Newhouse 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.

20 Newhouse Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£59,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 April 2002Most recent
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL12 9LW: £185,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in OL12 9LW

On the street

Versus other Newhouse Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Newhouse Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£799

Street avg £1,733

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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.

£171k

1 Buckley View

OL12 9EA

3 bed1 bath

£182k

1 Bower Avenue

OL12 9QW

£153k

1 Croft Street

OL12 9AD

£145k

1 Armstrong Hurst Close

OL12 9XB

£141k

1 Birch Hey Close

OL12 9UN

£136k

1 Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL12 9AG

2 bed1 bath

£135k

1 Bridge Street

OL12 9AA

3 bed1 bath

£130k

1 Croft Square

OL12 9AE

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

Waterhouse Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL12 9LW

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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Common questions

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