What kind of home is 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

6 The Square, OL3 5AA is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

6 The Square, OL3 5AA last sold for £235,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £207,000 in February 2020, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 The Square, OL3 5AA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2020 and February 2024, 6 The Square, OL3 5AA rose from £207,000 to £235,000, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

The current EPC rating for 6 The Square, OL3 5AA is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

6 The Square, OL3 5AA has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5AA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 The Square, OL3 5AA use?

The latest EPC at 6 The Square, OL3 5AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

6 The Square, OL3 5AA has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

6 The Square, OL3 5AA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 6 The Square, OL3 5AA in?

6 The Square, OL3 5AA sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

What schools are near 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

The closest primary school to 6 The Square, OL3 5AA is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (403m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (815m).

What transport links are near 6 The Square, OL3 5AA?

The closest bus stop to 6 The Square, OL3 5AA is Dobcross Square, 21m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 The Square, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AA

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 The Square

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

6 The Square is an end-of-terrace house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AA). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (105 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 is 13.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£485/sq ft) was about 224.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £235,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

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Risks

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Trends

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2011

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 The Square, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2009
RenovationFull
In report
Erection of pitched roof above existing kitchen
Agent
Home Sweet Home Architectural Design Service
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
HH/057028/09
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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.

6 The Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£235,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2024Most recent
£235,000
+13.5%over 3 years
14 February 2020
£207,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5AA: £133,000 (2025–2017).

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On the street

Versus other The Square homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 The Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,222

Street avg £2,030

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Nearest stop

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Dobcross Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL3 5AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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