What type of property is 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS?

12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS sell for?

12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS last sold for £169,950 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £131,300 in August 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2012 and July 2020, 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS rose from £131,300 to £169,950, a change of £38,650. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS?

The current EPC rating for 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS?

12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS heated?

The latest EPC at 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS?

12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS is in council tax band C.

Where is 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS located?

12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS sits in Delph, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

Which schools serve 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS?

The closest primary school to 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS is Delph Primary School (283m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (2.3km).

What is the nearest station to 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS?

The closest bus stop to 12a, Grains Road, OL3 5DS is The Swan, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12a, Grains Road, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5DS

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Delph, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5DS). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a basement.

Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 is 47.7% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £169,950 in July 2020.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Nov 2008

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromF37toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Grains Road, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a 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.

12a saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£169,950

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2020Most recent
£169,950
+11.1%over 4 years
19 April 2016
£152,950
+16.5%over 3 years
9 August 2012
£131,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5DS: £310,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in OL3 5DS

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On the street

Versus other Grains Road homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,023

Street avg £2,112

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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1 Cotemans Cottages, Grains Road, Delph

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Area

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Swan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Delph Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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