What kind of home is 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

11 The Grove, OL3 5RR is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR last change hands?

11 The Grove, OL3 5RR last sold for £442,250 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £249,999 in October 2004, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and October 2025, 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR rose from £249,999 to £442,250, a change of £192,251. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

The current EPC rating for 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

11 The Grove, OL3 5RR has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR use?

The latest EPC at 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

11 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.

Which area is 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR in?

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

What is crime like near 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

Police records around 11 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.

What schools are near 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

The closest primary school to 11 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 transport links are near 11 The Grove, OL3 5RR?

The closest bus stop to 11 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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11 The Grove, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5RR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 11 The Grove

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

11 The Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5RR). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £442,250 in October 2025. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 is 16.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE48toD68

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

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 The Grove, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 The Grove has no planning applications on record.

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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.

11 The Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£515,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£442,250

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2025Most recent
£442,250
+76.9%over 21 years
4 October 2004
£249,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5RR: £435,000 (2026–2024).

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.

Years Held for 11 The Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,300

Street avg £3,115

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Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

On par

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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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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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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 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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Common questions

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