What type of property is 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (765 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ 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 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ located?

14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ sits in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

Is 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ 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.

Which schools serve 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The closest primary school to 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is Newhey Community Primary School (197m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hollingworth Academy (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is Sycamore Avenue, 146m away. The nearest tram option is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), 633m away.

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14 Birch Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 14 Birch Crescent

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

14 Birch Crescent is an end-of-terrace house in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 4LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2010) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from May 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

14 Birch Crescent's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 May 2020

Current Certificate

May 2010

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 May 2020

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Birch Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Birch Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

14 Birch Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 4LJ: £162,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OL16 4LJ

On the street

Versus other Birch Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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1 Birch Crescent, Newhey

OL16 4LJ

£168k

1 Ash Grove, Newhey

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£170k

1 Arcon Close

OL16 4BL

£139k

1 Charlotte Street

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£128k

1 Broadview Court, Broad Lane

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Buxton Crescent

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£205k

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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.

Full Rochdale report

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

Sycamore Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Newhey Community Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL16 4LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 4LJ

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FAQ

Common questions

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