17 Woods Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AL

17 Woods Lane is a property in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 59 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (59–173 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 54). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2025 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 80% above the 2025 sale of £80,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 21.8% below the postcode norm. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £80,000. At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).