What type of property is 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD?

1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD is a semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD last change hands?

1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD last sold for £15,000 in January 2001, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD is F with a score of 38 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD?

1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL9 7BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD?

1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD?

1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD 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 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD located?

1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD?

Police records around 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 100% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD is Freehold Community Academy (350m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oldham Sixth Form College (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Chester Street, OL9 7BD is Lincoln Street, 128m away. The nearest tram option is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), 497m away.

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1a, Chester Street, Oldham, OL9 7BD

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 38

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Oldham (OL9 7BD). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows an F (score 38), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 3 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since January 2001, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 740% above the 2001 sale of £15,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

1a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

F38

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 9 September 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Jul 2013

Hot Water

ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Chester Street, Oldham, OL9 7BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 1a, Chester Street, Oldham, OL9 7BD

2decisions2extensions13documents7nearby

Aug 2008
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
First floor rear extension forming bedroom
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
HH/055212/08
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionOct 2011Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£15,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 January 2001Most recent
£15,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL9 7BD: £85,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in OL9 7BD

On the street

Versus other Chester Street homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£200

Street avg £532

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

Full Oldham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lincoln Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Freehold Community Academy. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL9 7BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL9 7BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

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Common questions

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