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1 Birchfields, Oldham, OL4 5QL

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Birchfields

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

1 Birchfields is a detached house in Oldham (OL4 5QL). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since July 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 sits 145.9% above the 2011 sale of £135,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Aug 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Sept 2020from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Low Energy Lighting
11%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Sept 2020
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birchfields, Oldham, OL4 5QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Birchfields, Oldham, OL4 5QL

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby
  1. Oct 2006
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    1). Single storey rear extension to form kitchen 2). Rear conservatory 3). Front dormer extension

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    HH/051903/06
    Full record in report

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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.

1 Birchfields valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£135,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2011Most recent

    £135,000

    +8.0%over 8 years

  2. 29 November 2002

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 5QL: £167,000 (2012–2003).

On the street

Versus other Birchfields homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Birchfields stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,239

Street avg £1,517

Below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Birchfields

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oldham district page.
Full Oldham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Crow Hill View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Agnes CofE Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL4 5QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL4 5QL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 5QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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