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

3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT last sold for £440,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £135,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 1997 and February 2024, 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT rose from £135,000 to £440,000, a change of £305,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT has a recorded floor area of 220 m² (2,368 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT heated?

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

Has 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT had any planning applications?

3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

3 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 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT located?

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

Which schools serve 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Higher Crossbank, OL4 3LT?

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

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3 Higher Crossbank, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LT

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

220 m²

2368 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Higher Crossbank

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

3 Higher Crossbank is a detached house in Lees, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 3LT). It has a recorded floor area of 220 m² (around 2368 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 is 22.7% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £440,000 in February 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

Dec 2023
Outline
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness for the property to be used as a care home for up to 6 young adults with up to 3 support staff.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
CEA/351874/23
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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.

3 Higher Crossbank has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£440,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2024Most recent
£440,000
+15.2%over 4 years
14 March 2019
£382,000
+29.1%over 14 years
9 September 2004
£296,000
+119.3%over 6 years
12 December 1997
£135,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in OL4 3LT: £252,000 (2019–2000).

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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

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