What type of property is 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ sell for?

5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ last sold for £242,500 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £148,000 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2007 and May 2022, 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ rose from £148,000 to £242,500, a change of £94,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ located?

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

Which schools serve 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bentfield Crescent, OL16 3RZ is Bentfield Crescent, 86m away. The nearest tram option is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), 283m away.

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5 Bentfield Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Bentfield Crescent

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

5 Bentfield Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 3RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 86.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £242,500 in May 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Apr 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Oct 2021from Mar 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bentfield Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bentfield Crescent 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.

Latest sale on 5 Bentfield Crescent was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£242,500

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2022Most recent
£242,500
+73.2%over 8 years
14 February 2014
£140,000
-5.4%over 6 years
17 May 2007
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 3RZ: £150,000 (2018–2010).

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.

5 Bentfield Crescent outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,031

Street avg £1,935

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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 bed1 bath

£193k

1 Beech Street, Newhey

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bentfield Crescent, Newhey

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£225k

1 Cheviot 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

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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