What kind of home is 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL?

5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL last change hands?

5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL last sold for £65,000 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and June 2016, 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL rose from £46,000 to £65,000, a change of £19,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL?

5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL2 5AL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL?

5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL 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 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL in?

5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL sits in Royton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL?

The closest primary school to 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (244m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (346m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Briony Close, OL2 5AL is Old Edge Lane, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Briony Close, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AL

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Briony Close

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

5 Briony Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 183.1% above the 2016 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 40.9% below the postcode norm. 10 years since the last transfer (June 2016).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Oct 2015

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Briony Close, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Briony Close 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.

5 Briony Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£65,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2016Most recent
£65,000
+41.3%over 18 years
23 December 1997
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 5AL: £167,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OL2 5AL

On the street

Versus other Briony Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Briony Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,102

Street avg £2,319

Strongly below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Edge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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