What kind of home is 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR?

2 Barracks, OL3 5SR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR last change hands?

2 Barracks, OL3 5SR last sold for £75,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR?

2 Barracks, OL3 5SR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL3 5SR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR use?

The latest EPC at 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR?

2 Barracks, OL3 5SR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR in?

2 Barracks, OL3 5SR sits in Denshaw, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

Is 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR 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 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR?

The closest primary school to 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR is Christ Church CofE Primary School (616m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barracks, OL3 5SR is The Barracks, 19m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Barracks, Denshaw, Oldham, OL3 5SR

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Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Barracks

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

2 Barracks is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Denshaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5SR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views and a loft.

Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 sits 129.3% above the 2015 sale of £75,000. At 75 m² it sits well below the postcode median (121 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in December 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
LoftYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Notable viewsYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromF25toD59

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

14%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barracks, Denshaw, Oldham, OL3 5SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Barracks 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.

2 Barracks valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 December 2015Most recent
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5SR: £95,000 (2016–1997).

Nearby sales in OL3 5SR

On the street

Versus other Barracks homes

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

2 Barracks outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 49 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 8.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 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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2 bed

£260k

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1 Cotemans Cottages, Grains Road, Delph

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1 Cornwall Crescent, Diggle

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3 bed2 bath

£176k

1 Briarfield Road, Dobcross

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£185k

1 Bridge End, Delph

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Barracks — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Christ Church CofE Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5SR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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