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Higher Brownhill House, Brownhill Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6BZ

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
290 m²
3122 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Higher Brownhill House

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

Higher Brownhill House is a six-bedroom semi-detached house in Uppermill, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 290 m² (around 3122 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 290 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a conservatory, change of use to residential and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in November 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £997,000 is 13.9% above the 2017 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

Higher Brownhill House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
13.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2017from Jan 2017
EPC improved fromG19toE45
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Jan 2017from Jan 2017
EPC improved fromE45toC70
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2026from Jan 2017
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Higher Brownhill House, Brownhill Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Higher Brownhill House has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at Higher Brownhill House, Brownhill Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6BZ

4decisions2extensions41documents
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Aug 2012
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Detached Garage

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    HH/332727/12
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision
  4. Change of UseDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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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.

Higher Brownhill House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£997,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£875,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2017Most recent

    £875,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 6BZ: £375,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Brownhill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Higher Brownhill House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,017

Street avg £3,772

Strongly below

Floor Area

290 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Higher Brownhill House

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

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
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.

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

Brownhill Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Saddleworth School. 9 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 6BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL3 6BZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 6BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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 Higher Brownhill House, Brownhill Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.