What type of property is 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ last change hands?

21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ last sold for £165,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The current EPC rating for 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL16 4LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

21 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 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ located?

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

Which schools serve 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The closest primary school to 21 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.

What is the nearest station to 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is Sycamore Avenue, 146m away. The nearest tram option is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), 633m away.

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21 Birch Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LJ

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Birch Crescent

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

21 Birch Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 4LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 is 23% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 58.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £165,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Birch Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Birch Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 November 2024Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 4LJ: £150,000 (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.

Price per m² for 21 Birch Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,012

Street avg £1,560

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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.

£140k

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Buersil Avenue

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3 bed1 bath

£257k

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Badger Close

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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

Sycamore Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Newhey Community Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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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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