What kind of home is 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF?

6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF last change hands?

6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF last sold for £183,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £73,950 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and October 2015, 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF rose from £73,950 to £183,000, a change of £109,050. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF?

The current EPC rating for 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF?

6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL16 3BF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF use?

The latest EPC at 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF?

6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF in?

6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF sits in Firgrove, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

What schools are near 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF?

The closest primary school to 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF is Moorhouse Academy (424m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsway Park High School (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Firbarn Close, OL16 3BF is Larchway, 169m away. The nearest tram option is Kingsway (Manchester Metrolink), 333m away.

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6 Firbarn Close, Firgrove, Rochdale, OL16 3BF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Firbarn Close

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

6 Firbarn Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Firgrove, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 3BF). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £307,000 sits 67.8% above the 2015 sale of £183,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 153.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Firbarn Close, Firgrove, Rochdale, OL16 3BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Firbarn 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 1996.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£183,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

6 October 2015Most recent
£183,000
10 March 2006
£183,000
+147.5%over 9 years
29 March 1996
£73,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 3BF: £170,000 (2016–2005).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Larchway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moorhouse Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL16 3BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 3BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

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80 dB

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