What kind of home is 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE?

5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE last change hands?

5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE last sold for £193,600 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,500 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and July 2024, 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE rose from £97,500 to £193,600, a change of £96,100. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE?

5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE use?

The latest EPC at 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE?

5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE 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.

Which area is 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE in?

5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE sits in Milnrow, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

Is 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE?

The closest primary school to 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE is Crossgates Primary School (396m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hollingworth Academy (920m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE?

The closest bus stop to 5 Croft Head Drive, OL16 3UE is Croft Head Drive, 208m away. The nearest tram option is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), 685m away.

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5 Croft Head Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3UE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Croft Head Drive

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

5 Croft Head Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Milnrow, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 3UE). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 73.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £193,600.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Croft Head Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Croft Head Drive 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.

5 Croft Head Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£193,600

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£193,600
+98.6%over 11 years
8 March 2013
£97,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 3UE: £213,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in OL16 3UE

On the street

Versus other Croft Head Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Croft Head Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,890

Street avg £2,438

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

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£190k

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£189k

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Croft Head Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Crossgates Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 3UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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