What kind of home is 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH?

3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH is a semi-detached house.

What did 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH sell for?

3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH last sold for £60,950 in June 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £56,825 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and June 2002, 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH rose from £56,825 to £60,950, a change of £4,125. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH?

3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH use?

The latest EPC at 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH?

3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH in?

3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

What schools are near 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH?

The closest primary school to 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH is Roundthorn Primary Academy (520m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Leesbrook (709m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Beacon Grove, OL8 2XH is Vant Street, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Beacon Grove, Oldham, OL8 2XH

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Beacon Grove

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

3 Beacon Grove is a semi-detached house in Oldham (OL8 2XH). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since June 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 sits 229.8% above the 2002 sale of £60,950.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Beacon Grove, Oldham, OL8 2XH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Beacon Grove 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Beacon Grove's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£60,950

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

24 June 2002Most recent
£60,950
+6.9%
30 May 2002
£57,000
24 March 2000
£56,825

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 2XH: £100,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in OL8 2XH

On the street

Versus other Beacon Grove homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 3 Beacon Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£923

Street avg £1,519

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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

0.1 km

Vant Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Roundthorn Primary Academy. 49 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 OL8 2XH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 2XH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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