What type of property is 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

The current EPC rating for 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

32 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 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ located?

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

Which schools serve 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

The closest primary school to 32 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.

What transport links are near 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ?

The closest bus stop to 32 Kathan Close, OL16 5BZ is Rosefield Crescent, 111m away. The nearest tram option is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), 266m away.

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32 Kathan Close, Rochdale, OL16 5BZ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Kathan Close

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

32 Kathan Close is a detached house in Rochdale (OL16 5BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Kathan Close, Rochdale, OL16 5BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 32 Kathan Close, Rochdale, OL16 5BZ

1decisions11documents5nearby

Jun 2018
Conditions
Outcome in report
Submission of details to comply with conditions 1-13 inc on planning permission 15/00385/FUL
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
17/00349/DOC
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

32 Kathan Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£196,000

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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 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.

32 Kathan Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

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

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80 dB

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