20 Bishop Street, Rochdale, OL16 2TE
About 20 Bishop Street
20 Bishop Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rochdale (OL16 2TE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 105.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £130,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Heating controls changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
20 Bishop 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.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 20 Bishop Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£139,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 23 years.
£130,000
Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
27 June 2024Most recent
£130,000
+83.1%over 18 years4 January 2006
£71,000
+255.0%over 4 years21 May 2001
£20,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 2TE: £74,000 (2022–2014).
Nearby sales in OL16 2TE
Versus other Bishop Street homes
Price per m² for 20 Bishop Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,097
Street avg £1,160
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Roch Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hamer Community Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB







