What type of property is 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ?

12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ?

12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ last sold for £189,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,000 in October 2015, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2015 and December 2020, 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ rose from £134,000 to £189,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ?

12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ?

12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ 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 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ located?

12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

Which schools serve 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (508m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (749m).

What is the nearest station to 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Southgate, OL3 5AJ is Dobcross Square, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Southgate, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Southgate

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

12 Southgate is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2015–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 26.5% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £189,000 in December 2020.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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 3)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Aug 2014

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2022from Jun 2021

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Southgate, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Southgate has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£189,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2020Most recent
£189,000
+41.0%over 5 years
21 October 2015
£134,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5AJ: £72,000 (2019–1997).

Nearby sales in OL3 5AJ

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On the street

Versus other Southgate homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 12 Southgate stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.1 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 5AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5AJ

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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Common questions

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