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5 Dorchester Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AU

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Dorchester Drive

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

5 Dorchester Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 5AU). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 sits 61.8% above the 2015 sale of £165,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 17.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Last sold in September 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Dorchester Drive

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from May 2015
EPC improved fromE53toC72
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dorchester Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dorchester Drive has no planning applications on record.

3

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 Dorchester Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2015Most recent

    £165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 5AU: £155,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Dorchester Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Dorchester Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,230

Street avg £2,200

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Dorchester Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£275k

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1 Beechwood Drive, Royton

OL2 5XR

3 bed1 bath
£248k

1 Camberwell Way, Royton

OL2 5TL

3 bed1 bath
£242k

1 Cecil Street, Royton

OL2 5NE

3 bed1 bath
£303k

1 Brackenwood Close, Royton

OL2 5DE

3 bed1 bath
£305k

1 Castlerigg Drive, Royton

OL2 5YJ

3 bed
£228k

1 Baldwins Close, Royton

OL2 5FG

3 bed
£214k

1 Carlton Way, Royton

OL2 5AZ

3 bed
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.
Full Oldham report

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cumberland Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 5AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Dorchester Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.