What kind of home is 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

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

When did 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last change hands?

8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ last sold for £120,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £102,500 in November 2023, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2023 and September 2025, 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ rose from £102,500 to £120,000, a change of £17,500. That works out to roughly +9.1% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

8 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 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ in?

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

What schools are near 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Argus Street, OL8 3RJ is Hollins Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Argus Street

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

8 Argus Street is a three-bedroom 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. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £120,000 — fresh data. Across 2023–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 15% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 88.3% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£120,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2025Most recent
£120,000
+17.1%over 1 year
24 November 2023
£102,500

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

Years Held for 8 Argus Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,765

Street avg £1,347

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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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

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.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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