What type of property is 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

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

When did 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN last change hands?

23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN last sold for £172,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,550 in January 2021, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2021 and November 2024, 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN rose from £136,550 to £172,000, a change of £35,450. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL4 4SN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

23 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.

Where is 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN located?

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

Which schools serve 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is Redwood Lane, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Dovecote Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Dovecote Lane

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

23 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 (July 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 20.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 49.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £172,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from May 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Dovecote Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

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

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£172,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£172,000
+26.0%over 3 years
25 January 2021
£136,550

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 years held, 23 Dovecote Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,688

Street avg £2,168

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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

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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

Common questions

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