What kind of home is 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN?

34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN last change hands?

34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN last sold for £132,500 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £78,950 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and December 2013, 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN rose from £78,950 to £132,500, a change of £53,550. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN?

The current EPC rating for 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN?

34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN use?

The latest EPC at 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN?

34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN in?

34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

What schools are near 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN?

The closest primary school to 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (246m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (862m).

What is the nearest station to 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN?

The closest bus stop to 34 Woods Lane, OL3 5AN is The Woolpack, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 Woods Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 34 Woods Lane

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

34 Woods Lane is a mid-terrace house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AN). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 sits 119.6% above the 2013 sale of £132,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 43.3% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2013).

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jun 2012

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Woods Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Woods Lane 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.

34 Woods Lane's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£132,500

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

23 December 2013Most recent
£132,500
+67.8%over 15 years
16 August 1998
£78,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5AN: £340,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in OL3 5AN

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On the street

Versus other Woods Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 34 Woods Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,559

Street avg £3,252

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Woolpack — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 5AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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