What kind of home is 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR?

14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR is a mid-terrace house.

What did 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR sell for?

14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR last sold for £103,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in April 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2011 and February 2019, 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR rose from £95,000 to £103,000, a change of £8,000. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR?

14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR use?

The latest EPC at 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR?

14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR 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 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR in?

14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR sits in Royton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR?

The closest primary school to 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (324m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (412m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR?

The closest bus stop to 14 Sparrow Street, OL2 5AR is Old Edge Lane, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Sparrow Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Sparrow Street

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

14 Sparrow Street is a mid-terrace house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 5AR). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 44.7% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £103,000 in February 2019.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from May 2011

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Sparrow Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Sparrow 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.

14 Sparrow Street saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£103,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

1 February 2019Most recent
£103,000
+47.1%over 4 years
27 May 2014
£70,000
-26.3%over 3 years
17 April 2011
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 5AR: £97,500 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in OL2 5AR

On the street

Versus other Sparrow Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 14 Sparrow Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,256

Street avg £1,595

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 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.

£165k

1 Bromley Avenue, Royton

OL2 5YB

£165k

1 Cemetery Road, Royton

OL2 5SP

2 bed1 bath

£132k

1 Birchinlee Avenue, Royton

OL2 5EL

£128k

1 All Saints Close, Royton

OL2 5RD

£123k

1 Albert Street, Royton

OL2 5UF

£123k

1 Burnsall Grove, Royton

OL2 5RJ

£188k

1 Briony Close, Royton

OL2 5AL

2 bed1 bath

£189k

1 Chapel Lane, Royton

OL2 5QG

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oldham district page.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Old Edge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 5AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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