What kind of home is 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG?

5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG?

5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (1,808 sq ft). That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG use?

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

What planning history does 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG have?

5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in September 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG?

5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG in?

5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

What schools are near 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG?

The closest primary school to 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (541m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (822m).

What transport links are near 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Sandy Lane, OL3 5AG is Dobcross Square, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Sandy Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AG

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

168 m²

1808 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Sandy Lane

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

5 Sandy Lane is a semi-detached house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AG). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 168 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE42toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sandy Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Sept 2021
SubdivisionFull
In report
Sub-division to create 2no. dwellings
Agent
Studio OL3 Ltd
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
FUL/347255/21
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Sept 2021
SubdivisionFull
In report
Sub-division to create 2no. dwellings
Agent
Studio OL3 Ltd
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
HOU/347255/21
View planning 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.

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

Current estimate

£619,000

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 5AG: £317,500 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in OL3 5AG

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On the street

Versus other Sandy Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Sandy Lane outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dobcross Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 5AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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