5 Dale Lane, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5HY
About 5 Dale Lane
5 Dale Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Delph, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5HY). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory.
At 121 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £282,000 sits 50% above the 2016 sale of £188,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 August 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Dale Lane has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 5 Dale Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.
£282,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.6% per year over 14 years.
£188,000
Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
26 February 2016Most recent
£188,000
+13.3%over 2 years6 December 2013
£166,000
-13.5%over 7 years3 November 2006
£192,000
+433.3%over 4 years25 March 2002
£36,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5HY: £90,000 (2019–1998).
Nearby sales in OL3 5HY
Versus other Dale Lane homes
Floor Area for 5 Dale Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,554
Street avg £1,583
Floor Area
121 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Delph Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Delph Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB







