What type of property is 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT last change hands?

1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT last sold for £225,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (2,196 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT was a refusal for an application (ref. HOU/348284/22) in June 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT located?

1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT sits in Lees, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

The closest primary school to 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT is Hey-with-Zion Primary School (580m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (483m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT is Redwood Lane, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Higher Crossbank, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LT

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

204 m²

2196 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Higher Crossbank

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

1 Higher Crossbank is a four-bedroom detached house in Lees, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 3LT). It has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (around 2196 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £411,000 sits 82.7% above the 2014 sale of £225,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 40.2% below the postcode norm. On the market in August 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Higher Crossbank, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Higher Crossbank was refused — worth checking the council file.

Jun 2022
Full
In report
Revised application to HOU/346598/21 for a timber garden room
Agent
S. Ingram And Associates
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
HOU/348284/22
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Jun 2021
OutbuildingFull
In report
Proposed garden building for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
HOU/346598/21
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.

1 Higher Crossbank valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£411,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 August 2014Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 3LT: £350,000 (2024–2004).

Nearby sales in OL4 3LT

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Area

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Nearest stop

0.1 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 3LT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 3LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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