What kind of home is 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG?

8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG sell for?

8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG last sold for £199,950 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and August 2024, 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG rose from £125,000 to £199,950, a change of £74,950. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG?

8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG use?

The latest EPC at 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG?

8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG in?

8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG sits in Royton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG?

The closest primary school to 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG is Fir Bank Primary School (444m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Brecon Close, OL2 5YG is Kensington Avenue, 70m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Brecon Close, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5YG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Brecon Close

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

8 Brecon Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 5YG). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 is 14% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 90.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £199,950.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Feb 2009

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Feb 2024from Dec 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brecon Close, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5YG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Brecon 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.

8 Brecon Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£199,950

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2024Most recent
£199,950
+60.0%over 18 years
15 June 2006
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 5YG: £132,000 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in OL2 5YG

On the street

Versus other Brecon Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Brecon Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,563

Street avg £1,842

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kensington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Fir Bank Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 5YG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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