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2 Dobcross New Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AY

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
371 m²
3993 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Dobcross New Road

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

2 Dobcross New Road is a detached house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5AY). It has a recorded floor area of 371 m² (around 3993 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 371 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Dobcross New Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
13.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromD60toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dobcross New Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Dobcross New Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AY

2decisions1extensions25documents1nearby
  1. Aug 2008
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of smoking shelter to rear

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    PA/055134/08
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

2 Dobcross New Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£940,000

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 5AY: £235,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Dobcross New Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Dobcross New Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Above

Floor Area

371 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Dobcross New Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Woolpack — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL3 5AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL3 5AY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Dobcross New Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.