What type of property is 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP?

31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP?

31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP last sold for £250,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in July 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2012 and March 2025, 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP rose from £140,000 to £250,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP?

The current EPC rating for 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP?

31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL16 5HP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP?

31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP located?

31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP sits in Rochdale. It falls within the OL16 postcode district.

Which schools serve 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP?

The closest primary school to 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP is St Peter's Church of England Primary School (118m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsway Park High School (244m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP?

The closest bus stop to 31 Lonsdale Avenue, OL16 5HP is Lonsdale Avenue, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Lonsdale Avenue, Rochdale, OL16 5HP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 31 Lonsdale Avenue

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

31 Lonsdale Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Rochdale (OL16 5HP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £250,000 — fresh data. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 is 12.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 98.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 86 m² it's 17% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromF38toD56

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Lonsdale Avenue, Rochdale, OL16 5HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Lonsdale Avenue 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.

Latest sale on 31 Lonsdale Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£250,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2025Most recent
£250,000
+78.6%over 12 years
19 July 2012
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL16 5HP: £157,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in OL16 5HP

On the street

Versus other Lonsdale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 31 Lonsdale Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,907

Street avg £1,493

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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.

£186k

1 Bingley Square

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1 Kathan Close

OL16 5BZ

2 bed1 bath

£168k

1 Crown Gardens

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2 bed1 bath

£123k

1 Elder Street

OL16 5JT

2 bed1 bath

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1 Clyde Court

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£224k

1 Lonsdale Avenue

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£353k

1 Kage Close

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£212k

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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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lonsdale Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Peter's Church of England Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL16 5HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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