23 Birch Drive, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5DX is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £255,700 , which equates to approximately £286 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2021 for £197,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,700, representing a 29.8% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £255,700 is:

  • 1.2% higher than the average property price on Birch Drive
  • 4.9% higher than the average in the OL4 5DX postcode area
  • and 35.2% higher than the average price for Oldham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£255,700
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£286
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Birch Drive, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Aug 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Jul 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OL4 5DX

6 th / 14
Price Rank
5% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
6 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OL4 5DX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£255,700
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
29 Sep 2021
£197,000
Leasehold
+51.5 %
21 Feb 2020
£130,000
Leasehold
+4.8 %
10 Oct 2014
£124,000
Leasehold
+123.4 %
23 Jun 2000
£55,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £102,500
sale date: 20 May 2009

Data Sources

The property at 23 Birch Drive, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5DX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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