What type of property is 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB?

2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB sell for?

2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB last sold for £126,000 in January 2006, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and January 2006, 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB rose from £46,000 to £126,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +12.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB?

2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB?

2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB 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.

Where is 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB located?

2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB sits in Lees, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

Is 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB?

The closest primary school to 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB is St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy (446m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (725m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Crossbank Avenue, OL4 4SB is St John's, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Crossbank Avenue, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Crossbank Avenue

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

2 Crossbank Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lees, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 4SB). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in January 2006. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 sits 82.5% above the 2006 sale of £126,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jul 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Crossbank Avenue, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Crossbank Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Crossbank Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£126,000

Growth on file: 12.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

18 January 2006Most recent
£126,000
+173.9%over 8 years
19 March 1997
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 4SB: £153,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in OL4 4SB

On the street

Versus other Crossbank Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Crossbank Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,615

Street avg £1,597

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£230k

1 Bridge Street, Springhead

OL4 4PE

3 bed1 bath

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1 Carr House Road, Springhead

OL4 4PA

3 bed1 bath

£516k

1 Cedar Lane, Grasscroft

OL4 4DS

3 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Beech Lane, Grasscroft

OL4 4EP

2 bed1 bath

£292k

1 Brookside Avenue, Grotton

OL4 4LH

2 bed

£177k

1 Clegg Street, Springhead

OL4 4QW

2 bed1 bath

£323k

1 Beechfield, Grasscroft

OL4 4EN

2 bed1 bath

£406k

1 Ash Grove, Springhead

OL4 4RP

4 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St John's — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 4SB

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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FAQ

Common questions

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