What type of property is 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ sell for?

14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ last sold for £125,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,000 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and August 2016, 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ rose from £75,000 to £125,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +15.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ 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.

Where is 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ located?

14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ sits in Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

Which schools serve 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

The closest primary school to 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (536m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsway Park High School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ is Rosefield Crescent, 111m away. The nearest tram option is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), 266m away.

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14 Kathan Close, Rochdale, OL16 5BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Kathan Close

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

14 Kathan Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rochdale (OL16 5BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 sits 67.2% above the 2016 sale of £125,000. Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Kathan Close, Rochdale, OL16 5BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Kathan Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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 Kathan Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£125,000

Growth on file: 15.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 August 2016Most recent
£125,000
+66.7%over 3 years
1 March 2013
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 5BZ: £180,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OL16 5BZ

On the street

Versus other Kathan Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Kathan Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,315

Street avg £2,680

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 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.

£210k

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1 Bingley Square

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Franklin Street

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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

Rosefield Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL16 5BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 5BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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