2 Alexander Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3LY
About 2 Alexander Drive
2 Alexander Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Milnrow, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 3LY). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a balcony.
At 176 m² the property is well over the postcode median (132 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 sits 82.4% above the 2014 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£132/sq ft) was about 26.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in September 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
2 Alexander Drive has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
2 applications on record at 2 Alexander Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3LY
- Apr 2021ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Single-storey and first floor rear extensions along with alterations to existing dwelling including application of render and uPVC composite cladding to side elevations
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/00300/HOUS
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2021Decision
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Sales history & valuation
2 Alexander Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£456,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£250,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
7 September 2014Most recent
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 3LY: £420,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in OL16 3LY
12 Alexander Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3LY
Sold Jan 2026
£500,0005 Alexander Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3LY
Sold Dec 2024
£470,00011 Alexander Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3LY
Sold Nov 2023
£420,0008 Alexander Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3LY
Sold Nov 2023
£254,4003 Alexander Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3LY
Sold Mar 2022
£350,000
Versus other Alexander Drive homes
Price per m² for 2 Alexander Drive lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,420
Street avg £2,535
Floor Area
176 m²
Street avg 143 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 6.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Moorhouse Fold — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Moorhouse Academy. 23 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB







