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5 The Lows, Oldham, OL4 1AQ

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 The Lows

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

5 The Lows is a semi-detached house in Oldham (OL4 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 sits 60% above the 2018 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£150/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 8 years since the last transfer (May 2018).

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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.

5 The Lows's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Lows, Oldham, OL4 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a porch application was refused at 5 The Lows in 2024.

  1. Jun 2025
    ExtensionAmendment
    In report

    Non Material Amendment for a new landing/side window (obscure glazed) and a slight change to the front ground floor extension roof relating to app no. HOU/353550/24

    Agent
    Kevin Foey
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    NMA/354440/25
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2025
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Erection of a two storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension.

    Agent
    Kevin Foey
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    HOU/353550/24
    View planning 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.

5 The Lows valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 May 2018Most recent

    £110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 1AQ: £127,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other The Lows homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 The Lows stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,618

Street avg £1,299

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 The Lows

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day 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.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brewerton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School. 45 schools nearby.

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The full 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 OL4 1AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL4 1AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 1AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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

Common questions

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