What kind of home is 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU?

2 Brookway, OL4 4EU is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU last change hands?

2 Brookway, OL4 4EU last sold for £620,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £242,000 in September 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2006 and July 2023, 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU rose from £242,000 to £620,000, a change of £378,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU?

2 Brookway, OL4 4EU has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (2,174 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 71% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL4 4EU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU had any planning applications?

2 Brookway, OL4 4EU has 3 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU?

2 Brookway, OL4 4EU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU in?

2 Brookway, OL4 4EU sits in Grasscroft, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU?

The closest primary school to 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU is Friezland Primary School (504m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mossley Hollins High School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Brookway, OL4 4EU is Brookway, 64m away. The nearest rail option is Greenfield Rail Station, 988m away.

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2 Brookway, Grasscroft, Oldham, OL4 4EU

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

202 m²

2174 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Brookway

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

2 Brookway is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Grasscroft, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 4EU). It has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (around 2174 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 202 m² the property is well over the postcode median (118 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £620,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

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.

2 Brookway'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 06 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%15%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Brookway, Grasscroft, Oldham, OL4 4EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2012
PorchFull
In report
1) Demolition of existing garage 2) New front porch and lean-to extension. 3) Two storey side extension 4) Single storey side and rear extension (Resubmission of PA/59111/10)
Agent
Wildesign
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
HH/331906/12
View planning record
Jun 2011
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
1) Demolition of existing garage 2) New front porch and lean-to extension. 3) Two storey side and rear extension. 4) Single storey rear extension (Resubmission of HH/059111/10)
Agent
Wildesign
Extension
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
HH/330379/11
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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.

Current estimate

£646,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£620,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2023Most recent
£620,000
+156.2%over 16 years
21 September 2006
£242,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 4EU: £392,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in OL4 4EU

On the street

Versus other Brookway homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Brookway runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,069

Street avg £3,205

On par

Floor Area

202 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Oldham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brookway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Friezland Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL4 4EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 4EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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