What kind of home is 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

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

When did 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last change hands?

35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last sold for £110,000 in January 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £31,500 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 1998 and January 2026, 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ rose from £31,500 to £110,000, a change of £78,500. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The current EPC rating for 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ use?

The latest EPC at 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

35 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 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ in?

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

Is 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 35 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.

What schools are near 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest primary school to 35 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 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest bus stop to 35 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is Hollins Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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35 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 35 Argus Street

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

35 Argus Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Most recent transfer was January 2026 at £110,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 is 16.4% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 68.3% 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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 May 2026

Current Certificate

May 2016

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 May 2026

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

35 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£110,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

5 January 2026Most recent
£110,000
+80.3%over 9 years
6 July 2016
£61,000
+32.6%over 12 years
13 June 2004
£46,000
+46.0%over 6 years
21 May 1998
£31,500

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

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Versus other Argus Street homes

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

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

Price per m²

£1,642

Street avg £1,439

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 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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