What kind of home is 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

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

What did 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN sell for?

33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN last sold for £169,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in September 2004, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and November 2023, 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN rose from £110,000 to £169,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The current EPC rating for 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 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 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN use?

The latest EPC at 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

33 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 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN in?

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

What schools are near 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The closest primary school to 33 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 transport links are near 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN?

The closest bus stop to 33 Dovecote Lane, OL4 4SN is Redwood Lane, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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33 Dovecote Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 33 Dovecote Lane

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

33 Dovecote Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lees, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 4SN). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 19.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 42.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £169,000 in November 2023.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jun 2010

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

13%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Dovecote Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 4SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

33 Dovecote Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£169,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2023Most recent
£169,000
+53.6%over 19 years
2 September 2004
£110,000

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 years held, 33 Dovecote Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,600

Street avg £2,173

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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

0.1 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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