What type of property is 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

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

When did 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last change hands?

7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last sold for £105,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £15,000 in May 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between May 2002 and July 2023, 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ rose from £15,000 to £105,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +9.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

7 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 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ located?

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

Which schools serve 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is Hollins Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

7 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Argus Street

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

7 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 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Last sale on file: £105,000 in July 2023. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 31.4% above the 2023 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.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 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

The data behind every report

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 Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Argus Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£105,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2023Most recent
£105,000
+16.7%over 1 year
13 December 2021
£90,000
+14.6%over 14 years
29 March 2007
£78,500
+241.3%over 4 years
6 June 2002
£23,000
+53.3%
9 May 2002
£15,000

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.

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

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 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

The data behind every report

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

£144k

1 Copster Place

OL8 3DH

£145k

1 Eighth Avenue

OL8 3SA

£145k

1 Ethel Street

OL8 3EZ

£130k

1 Alton Street

OL8 3EY

£150k

1 Copster Avenue

OL8 3DP

3 bed1 bath

£126k

1 Cattlin Way

OL8 3XB

£152k

1 Blackthorn Road

OL8 3PF

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· 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 7 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.