What kind of home is 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY?

2 Union Street, OL16 1DY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY last change hands?

2 Union Street, OL16 1DY last sold for £242,500 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £107,500 in April 2021. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY?

2 Union Street, OL16 1DY has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (334 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL16 1DY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY use?

The latest EPC at 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY?

2 Union Street, OL16 1DY 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.

Which area is 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY in?

2 Union Street, OL16 1DY sits in Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

What schools are near 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY?

The closest primary school to 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY is Broadfield Community Primary School (652m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rochdale Sixth Form College (668m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Union Street, OL16 1DY is Yorkshire Street, 15m away. The nearest tram option is Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), 248m away.

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2 Union Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DY

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

31 m²

334 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Union Street

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

2 Union Street is a mid-terrace house in Rochdale (OL16 1DY). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–44 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2021–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at -55.7% per year. Sold April 2021 for £107,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromE42toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Union Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Union Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£106,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -55.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2021)

£107,500

Growth on file: -55.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

15 April 2021Most recent
£107,500
-55.7%
15 April 2021
£242,500

On the street

Versus other Union Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Union Street is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 37 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Yorkshire Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Broadfield Community Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL16 1DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 1DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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