What kind of home is 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL?

17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL sell for?

17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL last sold for £125,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,500 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and April 2014, 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL rose from £53,500 to £125,000, a change of £71,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL?

17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL use?

The latest EPC at 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL?

17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL in?

17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL sits in Lees, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL?

The closest primary school to 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL is Hey-with-Zion Primary School (467m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (455m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL?

The closest bus stop to 17 Holly Grove, OL4 3JL is Redwood Lane, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Holly Grove, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3JL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 17 Holly Grove

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

17 Holly Grove is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lees, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 3JL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 88% above the 2014 sale of £125,000. 12 years since the last transfer (April 2014).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes
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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Oct 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Holly Grove, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Holly Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£125,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

21 April 2014Most recent
£125,000
+133.6%over 16 years
3 September 1997
£53,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 3JL: £205,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OL4 3JL

On the street

Versus other Holly Grove homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Holly Grove is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,471

Street avg £1,991

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Redwood Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Waterhead Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL4 3JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 3JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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