What kind of home is 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN last sold for £195,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL4 4SN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN use?

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

What is the council tax band for 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN 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.

Which area is 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN in?

2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN sits in Lees, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The closest primary school to 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is Hey-with-Zion Primary School (543m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (581m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is Redwood Lane, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Dovecote Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Dovecote Lane

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

2 Dovecote Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lees, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 4SN). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 is 14.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£283/sq ft) was about 68.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £195,000 in August 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dovecote Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dovecote Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

2 Dovecote Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 August 2024Most recent
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 4SN: £220,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in OL4 4SN

On the street

Versus other Dovecote Lane homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Dovecote Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,047

Street avg £2,149

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Redwood Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hey-with-Zion Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 4SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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