What kind of home is 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN?

2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN sell for?

2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN last sold for £155,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,000 in May 2019, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN?

Across 2 sales between May 2019 and March 2023, 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN rose from £124,000 to £155,000, a change of £31,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN?

2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN?

2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN 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.

Which area is 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN in?

2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN sits in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

What schools are near 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN?

The closest primary school to 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN is Newhey Community Primary School (163m), 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 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Lilac Avenue, OL16 4LN is Sycamore Avenue, 90m away. The nearest tram option is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), 575m away.

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2 Lilac Avenue, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Lilac Avenue

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

2 Lilac Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newhey, Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 4LN). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2019–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 11% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£215/sq ft) was about 82.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £155,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromE44toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Lilac Avenue, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Lilac Avenue 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.

2 Lilac Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£155,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2023Most recent
£155,000
+25.0%over 3 years
23 May 2019
£124,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 4LN: £162,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OL16 4LN

On the street

Versus other Lilac Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Lilac Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,313

Street avg £1,569

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

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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 4LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 4LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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