5 Kent Street, Oldham, OL8 1QP
About 5 Kent Street
5 Kent Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1QP). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 156.9% above the 2006 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£49/sq ft) was about 30.6% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 March 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 Kent Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 Kent Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£167,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£65,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 August 2006Most recent
£65,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1QP: £79,995 (2024–2017).
Versus other Kent Street homes
5 Kent Street is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£524
Street avg £1,229
Floor Area
124 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Villa Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Broadfield Primary School. 51 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







