What kind of home is 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD sell for?

6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD last sold for £242,500 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and August 2016, 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD rose from £155,000 to £242,500, a change of £87,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5AD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD use?

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

What is the council tax band for 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD in?

6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

Police records around 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

The closest primary school to 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (307m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (954m).

How well connected is 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

The closest bus stop to 6 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is Dobcross Square, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Platt Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AD

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 6 Platt Lane

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

6 Platt Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AD). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 101 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016. Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 is 31.1% above the 2016 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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.

6 Platt Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 December 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Platt Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Platt Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

6 Platt Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£242,500

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2016Most recent
£242,500
+56.5%over 14 years
28 March 2002
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5AD: £230,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OL3 5AD

On the street

Versus other Platt Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 6 Platt Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,401

Street avg £2,752

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Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dobcross Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5AD 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 OL3 5AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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