What type of property is 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG?

10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG is a mid-terrace house.

What did 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG sell for?

10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG last sold for £83,500 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £42,000 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG changed over time?

Across 5 sales between April 2001 and March 2017, 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG rose from £42,000 to £83,500, a change of £41,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG?

The current EPC rating for 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG?

10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG?

10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG 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 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG located?

10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG sits in Royton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG?

The closest primary school to 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (140m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (289m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG?

The closest bus stop to 10 Houghton Street, OL2 5AG is Old Edge Lane, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Houghton Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AG

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10 Houghton Street

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

10 Houghton Street is a mid-terrace house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 5AG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 91.6% above the 2017 sale of £83,500. Last sold in March 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Houghton Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Houghton Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

10 Houghton Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£83,500

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2017Most recent
£83,500
-13.0%over 2 years
25 September 2014
£95,950
+9.0%over 9 years
17 October 2004
£88,000
+32.3%over 11 months
28 November 2003
£66,500
+58.3%over 2 years
5 April 2001
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 5AG: £135,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OL2 5AG

On the street

Versus other Houghton Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Houghton Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,193

Street avg £1,724

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

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2 bed1 bath

£188k

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OL2 5AL

2 bed1 bath

£189k

1 Chapel Lane, Royton

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£132k

1 Birchinlee Avenue, Royton

OL2 5EL

£128k

1 All Saints Close, Royton

OL2 5RD

£123k

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OL2 5UF

£123k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Old Edge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL2 5AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 5AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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