16 Strand Way, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BG
About 16 Strand Way
16 Strand Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 5BG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 is 39.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2020 at £174,500.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
16 Strand Way 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.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£244,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 6 years.
£174,500
Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
30 January 2020Most recent
£174,500
+50.4%over 5 years6 March 2014
£116,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 5BG: £214,950 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in OL2 5BG
Versus other Strand Way homes
On co₂ emissions, 16 Strand Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,861
Street avg £2,519
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Carlton Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North. 48 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB







