21 Eric Street, Oldham, OL4 1LZ
About 21 Eric Street
21 Eric Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL4 1LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
Held since June 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 45.9% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£93/sq ft) was about 110% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 June 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
21 Eric Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.
£124,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 7 years.
£85,000
Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
26 June 2008Most recent
£85,000
+73.5%over 3 years28 January 2005
£49,000
+81.5%over 3 years2 February 2001
£27,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 1LZ: £89,000 (2024–2021).
Versus other Eric Street homes
On price per m², 21 Eric Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,000
Street avg £767
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Balfour Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Oasis Academy Clarksfield. 46 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB







