What type of property is 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS?

1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS last change hands?

1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS last sold for £150,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS?

1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL4 4NS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS had any planning applications?

1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in October 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS?

1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS located?

1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS sits in Springhead, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS?

The closest primary school to 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS is Springhead Infant and Nursery School (215m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fern Close, OL4 4NS is Walker's Lane, 220m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Fern Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4NS

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 1 Fern Close

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

1 Fern Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Springhead, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 4NS). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 sits 78.7% above the 2015 sale of £150,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fern Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2016
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Erection of a rear dormer (resubmission of app no. HH/338083/16)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
HH/339059/16
View planning record
Apr 2016
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Front and rear dormers
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
HH/338083/16
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.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 October 2015Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in OL4 4NS: £185,000 (2022–2022).

Nearby sales in OL4 4NS

5 Fern Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4NS
Sold Jul 2022
£185,000

On the street

Versus other Fern Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Walker's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Springhead Infant and Nursery School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 4NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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