What kind of home is 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW?

1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW last change hands?

1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW last sold for £330,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW?

1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5QW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW?

1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW in?

1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW?

Police records around 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW 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.

What schools are near 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW?

The closest primary school to 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (256m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barmeadow, OL3 5QW is Tamewater Court, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barmeadow, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5QW

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

132 m²

1421 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Barmeadow

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

1 Barmeadow is a five-bedroom detached house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5QW). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

Today's modelled estimate of £587,000 sits 77.9% above the 2015 sale of £330,000. 11 years since the last transfer (May 2015).

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

1 Barmeadow's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from May 2009

Low Energy Lighting

25%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

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

Current estimate

£587,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 May 2015Most recent
£330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5QW: £520,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in OL3 5QW

On the street

Versus other Barmeadow homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Barmeadow runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £3,235

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Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tamewater Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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