What type of property is 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last change hands?

1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last sold for £16,500 in February 2002, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ 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 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ located?

1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Is 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ 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.

Which schools serve 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (379m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Oldham (598m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is Hollins Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Argus Street

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

1 Argus Street is an end-of-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since February 2002, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 633.3% above the 2002 sale of £16,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£21/sq ft) was about 76.8% below the postcode norm.

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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.

1 Argus Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 May 2024

Current Certificate

May 2014

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 May 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Argus 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.

1 Argus Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£16,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 February 2002Most recent
£16,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3RJ: £110,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in OL8 3RJ

On the street

Versus other Argus Street homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Argus Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£226

Street avg £1,475

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Hollins Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School. 45 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 3RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 3RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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