What type of property is 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

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

When did 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ last change hands?

9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ last sold for £77,500 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (719 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL16 4LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

9 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 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ located?

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

Which schools serve 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Birch Crescent, OL16 4LJ is Sycamore Avenue, 146m away. The nearest tram option is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), 633m away.

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9 Birch Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

719 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Birch Crescent

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

9 Birch Crescent is an end-of-terrace house in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 4LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 719 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2011) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from October 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 89.7% above the 2011 sale of £77,500. Last sold in November 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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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.

9 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 17 Oct 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2011

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Oct 2008

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Birch Crescent, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

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

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£77,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 November 2011Most recent
£77,500

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.

9 Birch Crescent outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,160

Street avg £1,645

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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.

£151k

1 Birch Crescent, Newhey

OL16 4LJ

£140k

1 Broadview Court, Broad Lane

OL16 4AH

2 bed2 bath

£140k

1 Charlotte Street

OL16 4TJ

£137k

1 Ashfield Lane, Milnrow

OL16 4EW

£162k

1 Ash Grove, Newhey

OL16 4LR

£180k

1 Arcon Close

OL16 4BL

£180k

1 Buxton Crescent

OL16 4TU

3 bed1 bath

£201k

1 3, Milnes Yard, Milnrow

OL16 4JW

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

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