What type of property is 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL?

23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL last change hands?

23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL last sold for £95,000 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £34,000 in September 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2001 and January 2016, 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL rose from £34,000 to £95,000, a change of £61,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL?

23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL?

23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL 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.

Where is 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL located?

23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL sits in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL?

The closest primary school to 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL is Beal Vale Primary School (162m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crompton House Church of England Academy (622m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bowler Street, OL2 7SL is Chamber Road, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Bowler Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SL

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Bowler Street

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

23 Bowler Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 7SL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 sits 61.1% above the 2016 sale of £95,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last sold in January 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Nov 2014

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bowler Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bowler Street has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Bowler Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£95,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2016Most recent
£95,000
-3.1%over 10 years
11 September 2005
£98,000
+188.2%over 3 years
13 September 2001
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 7SL: £120,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in OL2 7SL

On the street

Versus other Bowler Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Bowler Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,338

Street avg £1,486

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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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.

£151k

1 Bowler Street, Shaw

OL2 7SL

2 bed

£156k

1 Belgravia Mews, Shaw

OL2 7TB

2 bed

£203k

1 Buckinghamshire Park Close, Shaw

OL2 7YU

2 bed1 bath

£213k

1 Bedford Avenue, Shaw

OL2 7DR

2 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Allen Close, Shaw

OL2 7BT

3 bed1 bath

£206k

1 Blakelock Street, Shaw

OL2 7SE

3 bed1 bath

£215k

1 Avon Road, Shaw

OL2 7XG

3 bed

£226k

1 Blair Close, Shaw

OL2 7SR

3 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

Chamber Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Beal Vale Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 7SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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