What kind of home is 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5AD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD 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.

Which area is 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD in?

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

Is 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Platt Lane, OL3 5AD is Dobcross Square, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Platt Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Platt Lane

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

8 Platt Lane is a mid-terrace house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AD). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Platt Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Platt Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£186,000

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 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.

8 Platt Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£185k

1 Bridge End, Delph

OL3 5DU

£176k

1 Briarfield Road, Dobcross

OL3 5AH

£207k

1 Chancery Lane, Dobcross

OL3 5AE

2 bed

£210k

1 Brookside Terrace, Delph

OL3 5EW

£246k

1 Clifton Holm, Delph

OL3 5EZ

2 bed1 bath

£248k

1 Beswick Cottages, Grains Road, Delph

OL3 5RL

2 bed

£260k

1 Brooklands Lodge Mews, Denshaw Road, Delph

OL3 5TL

2 bed

£347k

1 Barracks, Denshaw

OL3 5SR

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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