What type of property is 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ last change hands?

15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ last sold for £55,500 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £40,500 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 2005 and August 2019, 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ rose from £40,500 to £55,500, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ located?

15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Which schools serve 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

The closest primary school to 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ is Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (548m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hathershaw College (287m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ is Hathershaw Lane, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Ethel Street, Oldham, OL8 3EZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Ethel Street

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

15 Ethel Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2019) 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 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 134.2% above the 2019 sale of £55,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£75/sq ft) was about 65.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £55,500 in August 2019. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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)

Jun 2019

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

Jun 2019from Jun 2013

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Ethel Street, Oldham, OL8 3EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Ethel Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

15 Ethel Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2005).

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£55,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2019Most recent
£55,500
-34.7%over 10 years
12 November 2008
£85,000
+47.8%over 2 years
8 March 2006
£57,500
+42.0%over 8 months
10 July 2005
£40,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3EZ: £98,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in OL8 3EZ

On the street

Versus other Ethel Street homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 15 Ethel Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£804

Street avg £812

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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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.

£130k

1 Alton Street

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£136k

1 Brierley Street

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Argus Street

OL8 3RJ

£144k

1 Copster Place

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£145k

1 Eighth Avenue

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£145k

1 Ethel Street

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£115k

1 Bewley Street

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1 bed

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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hathershaw Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Hathershaw College. 51 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 3EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 3EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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