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1 Lowerfields, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5NW

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Lowerfields

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

1 Lowerfields is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5NW). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £440,000 sits 57.1% above the 2017 sale of £280,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

1 Lowerfields ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromE39toC70
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Lowerfields, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Lowerfields, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5NW

1decisions1extensions5documents1nearby
  1. Feb 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    1) Two storey rear extension 2) Single storey side extension 3) External alterations

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    HH/340849/17
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2017Most recent

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5NW: £145,000 (2016–1997).

On the street

Versus other Lowerfields homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Lowerfields is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,276

Street avg £2,230

Below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Lowerfields

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

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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
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

Wool Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Saddleworth School. 9 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 5NW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL3 5NW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5NW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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

Common questions

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