What kind of home is 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW last sold for £148,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,500 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and June 2013, 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW rose from £129,500 to £148,000, a change of £18,500. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW use?

The latest EPC at 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW in?

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

What schools are near 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Newhouse Close, OL12 9LW is Waterhouse Close, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Newhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LW

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Newhouse Close

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

4 Newhouse Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wardle, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL12 9LW). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 sits 79.1% above the 2013 sale of £148,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
Solar panelsYes

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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)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Newhouse Close, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£148,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2013Most recent
£148,000
+14.3%over 9 years
6 February 2004
£129,500

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.

4 Newhouse Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,644

Street avg £1,639

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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1 Birch View

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4 bed

£226k

1 Bank Cottages, Bank Lane, Wardle

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2 bed

£368k

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£467k

1 Coptrod Head Close

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£136k

1 Ashbrook Hey Lane

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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

0.2 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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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