What type of property is 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

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

When did 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last change hands?

29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last sold for £135,000 in November 2025. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £26,995 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between August 1995 and November 2025, 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ rose from £26,995 to £135,000, a change of £108,005. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The current EPC rating for 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

29 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 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

Police records around 29 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 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest primary school to 29 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 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest bus stop to 29 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is Hollins Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 29 Argus Street

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

29 Argus Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £135,000. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 95.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2027

7 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Mar 2014

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2017from May 2014

Low Energy Lighting

100%23%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 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.

29 Argus Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£135,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

7 November 2025Most recent
£135,000
+17.4%over 1 year
16 July 2024
£115,000
+4.5%over 15 years
15 April 2009
£110,000
+69.2%over 8 months
14 August 2008
£65,000
+47.7%over 4 years
24 June 2004
£44,000
+63.0%over 8 years
3 August 1995
£26,995

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 years held, 29 Argus Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,901

Street avg £1,432

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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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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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