What type of property is 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD?

1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD sell for?

1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD last sold for £150,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £79,950 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2002 and April 2024, 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD rose from £79,950 to £150,000, a change of £70,050. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD?

1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD?

1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD located?

1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD sits in Diggle, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

Is 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD?

The closest primary school to 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD is Diggle School (553m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (1.5km).

How well connected is 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, OL3 5LD is Hillside Avenue, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5LD

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Ward Court

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

1 Ward Court is a two-bedroom detached house in Diggle, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5LD). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (57–59 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (72 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good.

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 18% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 30.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £150,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ward Court, Ward Lane, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ward Court 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Ward Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£150,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2024Most recent
£150,000
+50.0%over 12 years
30 May 2011
£100,000
+25.1%over 8 years
27 June 2002
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5LD: £120,000 (2022–2007).

Nearby sales in OL3 5LD

On the street

Versus other Ward Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Ward Court is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed2 bath

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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.

Full Oldham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hillside Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Diggle School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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