What type of property is 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ?

5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ last change hands?

5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ last sold for £112,000 in July 2025. Before that, it sold for £70,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and July 2025, 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ rose from £70,000 to £112,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ?

5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL9 8DJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ?

5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ 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 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ located?

5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ sits in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL9 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ is Yew Tree Community School (480m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (766m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, OL9 8DJ is Thompson Lane, 86m away. The nearest tram option is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), 491m away.

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5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8DJ

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Dunster House

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

5 Dunster House is a one-bedroom detached house in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham (OL9 8DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–56 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (78 versus a best of 80). The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £112,000 — fresh data. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 75.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 42 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 3 EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

5 Dunster House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dunster House, Dunster Close, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dunster House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

5 Dunster House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£112,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

1 July 2025Most recent
£112,000
+60.0%over 13 years
8 September 2011
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL9 8DJ: £95,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in OL9 8DJ

On the street

Versus other Dunster Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Dunster House outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,667

Street avg £1,836

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Fourth Avenue, Chadderton

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1 Butterworth Lane, Chadderton

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1 Bowling Green Close, Chadderton

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3 bed

£128k

1 Glenham Way, Chadderton

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£244k

1 Cheviot Close, Chadderton

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3 bed1 bath

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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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

Thompson Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Yew Tree Community School. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL9 8DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL9 8DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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