What type of property is 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL2 8EB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

5 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 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB located?

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

Which schools serve 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Chatsworth Close, OL2 8EB?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Chatsworth Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8EB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Chatsworth Close

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

5 Chatsworth Close is a semi-detached house in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 8EB). 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 (September 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jul 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chatsworth Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chatsworth Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Chatsworth Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

On habitable rooms, 5 Chatsworth Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£215k

1 Arnside Close, Shaw

OL2 8JR

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Cape Gardens, Shaw

OL2 8PD

£240k

1 Bertha Street, Shaw

OL2 8SL

3 bed1 bath

£244k

1 Bidston Close, Shaw

OL2 8JS

3 bed1 bath

£248k

1 3, Arley Drive, Shaw

OL2 8DY

2 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Bridge Street, Shaw

OL2 8BG

4 bed1 bath

£156k

1 Cedar Grove, Shaw

OL2 8RT

£261k

1 Clough Road, Shaw

OL2 8QD

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.

Full Oldham report

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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