What type of property is 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

1 The Grove, OL3 5RR is a detached house.

When did 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR last change hands?

1 The Grove, OL3 5RR last sold for £415,000 in June 2026. Before that, it sold for £26,200 in May 2017, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

Across 2 sales between May 2017 and June 2026, 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR rose from £26,200 to £415,000, a change of £388,800. That works out to roughly +35.4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

1 The Grove, OL3 5RR has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

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

Where is 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR located?

1 The Grove, OL3 5RR sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

Is 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR 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 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

The closest primary school to 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (274m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Grove, OL3 5RR is Wall Hill Road, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Grove, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5RR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 The Grove

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

1 The Grove is a detached house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5RR). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

A recent sale: £415,000 in June 2026. Across 2017–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 35.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £459,000 is 10.6% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 60.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 103 m² it's 23.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (134 m² median across 12 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE46toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Jan 2026

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Grove, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Grove has no planning applications on record.

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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 The Grove has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2017.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 35.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£415,000

Growth on file: 35.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2026Most recent
£415,000
+1484.0%over 9 years
1 May 2017
£26,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5RR: £442,250 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OL3 5RR

On the street

Versus other The Grove homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 The Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,029

Street avg £3,055

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

Wall Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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