What type of property is 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB last change hands?

16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB last sold for £162,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £110,000 in April 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2011 and April 2019, 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB rose from £110,000 to £162,000, a change of £52,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

The current EPC rating for 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2011. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (736 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB 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 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB located?

16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB sits in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

The closest primary school to 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB is Buckstones Primary School (132m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crompton House Church of England Academy (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

The closest bus stop to 16 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB is Buckstones Terminus, 173m away. The nearest tram option is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), 831m away.

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16 Chatsworth Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8EB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

736 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Chatsworth Close

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

16 Chatsworth Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 8EB). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 736 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 39.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 31.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2019 for £162,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

16 Chatsworth Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Nov 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2011

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD65

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Chatsworth Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Chatsworth Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Chatsworth Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£162,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2019Most recent
£162,000
+15.7%over 6 years
8 February 2013
£140,000
+27.3%over 1 year
14 April 2011
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 8EB: £217,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in OL2 8EB

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On the street

Versus other Chatsworth Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 16 Chatsworth Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,368

Street avg £2,179

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Buckstones Terminus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Buckstones Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL2 8EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 8EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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