What kind of home is 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

3 April Close, OL8 2XQ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

3 April Close, OL8 2XQ last sold for £62,950 in November 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,500 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and November 2003, 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ rose from £35,500 to £62,950, a change of £27,450. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

3 April Close, OL8 2XQ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 2XQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ use?

The latest EPC at 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

3 April Close, OL8 2XQ 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 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ in?

3 April Close, OL8 2XQ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

What schools are near 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

The closest primary school to 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ is Alt Academy (404m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Leesbrook (818m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 April Close, OL8 2XQ is April Close, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 April Close, Oldham, OL8 2XQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 April Close

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

3 April Close is a semi-detached house in Oldham (OL8 2XQ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Held since November 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 sits 162.1% above the 2003 sale of £62,950. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Dec 2012

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 April Close, Oldham, OL8 2XQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 April Close 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 April Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£62,950

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

14 November 2003Most recent
£62,950
+77.3%over 8 years
30 March 1995
£35,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 2XQ: £170,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in OL8 2XQ

On the street

Versus other April Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 April Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,085

Street avg £1,816

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

April Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Alt 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 2XQ 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 2XQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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