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12 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Argus Street

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

12 Argus Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £105,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 28.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 62.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Argus Street has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

12 Argus Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 August 2025Most recent

    £105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3RJ: £125,000 (2025–2025).

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.

12 Argus Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,544

Street avg £1,353

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Argus Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£136k

1 Brierley Street

OL8 3DZ

2 bed1 bath
£130k

1 Alton Street

OL8 3EY

£144k

1 Copster Place

OL8 3DH

£126k

1 Cattlin Way

OL8 3XB

£145k

1 Eighth Avenue

OL8 3SA

£145k

1 Ethel Street

OL8 3EZ

£122k

1 Argus Street

OL8 3RJ

£150k

1 Copster Avenue

OL8 3DP

3 bed1 bath
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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for OL8 3RJ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.