What type of property is 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF?

3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF?

3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF last sold for £225,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and June 2023, 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF rose from £125,000 to £225,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF?

3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF had any planning applications?

3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in January 2018 under ref. PREX/341156/17. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF?

3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF 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.

Where is 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF located?

3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF sits in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF?

The closest primary school to 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF is Crompton Primary School (399m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (564m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bickerstaffe Close, OL2 7DF is Moor Street, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Bickerstaffe Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7DF

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Bickerstaffe Close

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

3 Bickerstaffe Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 10.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 32.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £225,000 in June 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD60

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bickerstaffe Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 3 Bickerstaffe Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7DF

1 live now

1decisions2extensions19documents

Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2018
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension - Length: 5.06m Maximum height: 3.0mHeight to eaves: 3.0m
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PREX/341156/17
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DemolitionMar 2026Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 3 Bickerstaffe Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2023Most recent
£225,000
+80.0%over 10 years
25 October 2012
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 7DF: £175,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in OL2 7DF

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Versus other Bickerstaffe Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Bickerstaffe Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,885

Street avg £2,074

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Moor Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Crompton Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL2 7DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 7DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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