What type of property is 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY?

2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY last change hands?

2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY last sold for £150,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and October 2025, 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY rose from £105,000 to £150,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY?

2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 16 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL16 3RY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY?

2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY 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.

Where is 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY located?

2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY sits in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

Which schools serve 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY?

The closest primary school to 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY is Newhey Community Primary School (292m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hollingworth Academy (953m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Broom Street, OL16 3RY is Travis Street, 54m away. The nearest tram option is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), 153m away.

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2 Broom Street, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RY

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Broom Street

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

2 Broom Street is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 3RY). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £150,000. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 13.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 156.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 64 m² it's 25.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Period featuresYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE44toD62

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Broom Street, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Broom Street has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 2 Broom Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£150,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2025Most recent
£150,000
+42.9%over 18 years
8 August 2007
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 3RY: £107,000 (2019–2006).

Nearby sales in OL16 3RY

On the street

Versus other Broom Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Broom Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,344

Street avg £1,121

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 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.

£230k

1 Alpine Drive, Milnrow

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£245k

1 Butterworth Close, Milnrow

OL16 3TU

3 bed2 bath

£267k

1 Butterworth Hall, Milnrow

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3 bed2 bath

£193k

1 Beech Street, Newhey

OL16 3SD

2 bed1 bath

£506k

1 Broomfield Terrace, Newhey

OL16 3SE

5 bed

£176k

1 Brick Mill Close, Newhey

OL16 3FR

£177k

1 Broom Street, Newhey

OL16 3RY

£180k

1 Carr Grove, Milnrow

OL16 3DX

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

0.1 km

Travis Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Newhey Community Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 3RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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