What kind of home is 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

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

When did 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ last change hands?

9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ last sold for £57,000 in May 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £9,500 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and May 2008, 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ rose from £9,500 to £57,000, a change of £47,500. That works out to roughly +25.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ use?

The latest EPC at 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

9 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.

Which area is 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ in?

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

Is 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 is the nearest station to 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Ethel Street, OL8 3EZ is Hathershaw Lane, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Ethel Street, Oldham, OL8 3EZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Ethel Street

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

9 Ethel Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in May 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2000–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 119.3% above the 2008 sale of £57,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£76/sq ft) was about 47.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Ethel Street, Oldham, OL8 3EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Ethel Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Price for 9 Ethel Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£57,000

Growth on file: 25.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2008Most recent
£57,000
+500.0%over 7 years
27 July 2000
£9,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3EZ: £98,000 (2025–2023).

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.

On epc rating, 9 Ethel Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£814

Street avg £857

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

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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.

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Crime

2/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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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