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21 Ambrose Crescent, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5XG

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 21 Ambrose Crescent

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

21 Ambrose Crescent is a semi-detached house in Diggle, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5XG). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 124 m² it's 20.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (103 m² median across 13 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 51% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £380,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Ambrose Crescent, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension application was refused at 21 Ambrose Crescent in 2023.

2 applications on record at 21 Ambrose Crescent, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5XG

2decisions2extensions8documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    1) Front extension 2) Side extension to garage

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    HH/333943/13
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 8 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.

21 Ambrose Crescent has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£405,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£380,000

Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 September 2023Most recent

    £380,000

    +90.0%over 10 years

  2. 28 February 2013

    £200,000

    +344.4%over 10 years

  3. 19 November 2002

    £45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5XG: £236,250 (2021–2014).

On the street

Versus other Ambrose Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 21 Ambrose Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,065

Street avg £2,442

Strongly above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Ambrose Crescent

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

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£395k

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£433k

1 Cornwall Crescent, Diggle

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3 bed2 bath
£368k

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3 bed
£457k

1 Chapel Street, Denshaw

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4 bed1 bath
£464k

1 Cobblestones, Delph

OL3 5QZ

4 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Brookhill Close, Diggle

OL3 5NH

£347k

1 Barracks, Denshaw

OL3 5SR

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

0.1 km

Spurn Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Diggle School. 6 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 5XG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL3 5XG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Ambrose Crescent, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5XG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.