What kind of home is 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ?

2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ last change hands?

2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ last sold for £195,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,300 in October 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and June 2023, 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ rose from £89,300 to £195,000, a change of £105,700. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ?

2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ use?

The latest EPC at 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ?

2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ in?

2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ sits in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL9 postcode district.

What schools are near 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ?

The closest primary school to 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ is Freehold Community Academy (339m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (780m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ?

The closest bus stop to 2b, Gorton Street, OL9 8QQ is Robinson Street, 156m away. The nearest tram option is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), 164m away.

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2b, Gorton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8QQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2b

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

2b is a semi-detached house in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham (OL9 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 13.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 116.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £195,000 in June 2023.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Gorton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2b 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.

Latest sale on 2b was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£195,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2023Most recent
£195,000
+118.4%over 11 years
25 October 2011
£89,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL9 8QQ: £115,950 (2018–2005).

Nearby sales in OL9 8QQ

On the street

Versus other Gorton Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,708

Street avg £1,482

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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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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

0.2 km

Robinson Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Freehold Community Academy. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL9 8QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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