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

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

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

3 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last sold for £89,000 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,000 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and March 2022, 3 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ rose from £53,000 to £89,000, a change of £36,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 3 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

How is 3 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ heated?

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

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

3 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 3 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ located?

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

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

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

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

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

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3 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Argus Street

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

3 Argus Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3RJ). 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 (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2006–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 is 37.1% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 30.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2022 for £89,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2015

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

33%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 3 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£89,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

31 March 2022Most recent
£89,000
+67.9%over 15 years
8 June 2006
£53,000

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 habitable rooms, 3 Argus Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,271

Street avg £1,448

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 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

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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