What kind of home is 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last change hands?

11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last sold for £75,000 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The current EPC rating for 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 3RJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ use?

The latest EPC at 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

11 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.

Which area is 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ in?

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

What schools are near 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest primary school to 11 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.

What is the nearest station to 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest bus stop to 11 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is Hollins Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 11 Argus Street

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

11 Argus Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in July 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 66.7% above the 2007 sale of £75,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Sept 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Argus 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 July 2007Most recent
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3RJ: £120,000 (2025–2025).

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.

11 Argus Street outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£987

Street avg £1,367

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

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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

1/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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