What type of property is 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ last change hands?

3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ last sold for £125,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ located?

3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ sits in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is Newhey Community Primary School (191m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hollingworth Academy (871m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is Bentfield Crescent, 86m away. The nearest tram option is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), 283m away.

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3 Bentfield Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Bentfield Crescent

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

3 Bentfield Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 3RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in September 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 sits 64.8% above the 2005 sale of £125,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar 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

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 03 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from May 2011

EPC improved fromF35toE53

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bentfield Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bentfield Crescent 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.

3 Bentfield Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 September 2005Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 3RZ: £150,000 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in OL16 3RZ

On the street

Versus other Bentfield Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Bentfield Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,603

Street avg £2,221

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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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3 bed2 bath

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1 Butterworth Hall, Milnrow

OL16 3PE

3 bed2 bath

£193k

1 Beech Street, Newhey

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2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Chadwick Close, Milnrow

OL16 3PN

£200k

1 Avon Close, Milnrow

OL16 3EY

£195k

1 Albert Street, Milnrow

OL16 3NS

£221k

1 Balmoral Close, Milnrow

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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

0.1 km

Bentfield Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Newhey Community Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 3RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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