What type of property is 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL?

3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL last change hands?

3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL last sold for £149,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and March 2018, 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL rose from £105,000 to £149,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL?

3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL?

3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL 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 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL located?

3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL sits in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

Is 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL?

The closest primary school to 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL is St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School (386m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (576m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bertha Street, OL2 8SL is Moor Street, 76m away. The nearest underground option is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), 737m away.

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3 Bertha Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8SL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 3 Bertha Street

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

3 Bertha Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 8SL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 40.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 64.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

3 Bertha Street'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 19 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 February 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromF38toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bertha Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bertha Street 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.

3 Bertha Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£149,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2018Most recent
£149,000
+41.9%over 4 years
15 March 2013
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 8SL: £114,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in OL2 8SL

On the street

Versus other Bertha Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Bertha Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,713

Street avg £1,399

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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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.

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4 bed1 bath

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1 3, Arley Drive, Shaw

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2 bed1 bath

£159k

1 Carnegie Apartments, Beal Lane, Shaw

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Moor Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 8SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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