42 Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £210,339 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jul 2011 for £102,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,339, representing a 106.2% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £210,339 is:

  • 8.4% lower than the average property price on Birch Road
  • 17.1% higher than the average in the OL12 9QJ postcode area
  • and 16.8% lower than the average price for Rochdale 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 10 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in OL12 9QJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£210,339
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Birch Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jan 2025.

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 25 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to OL12 9QJ

6 th / 25
Price Rank
17% higher than average
11 th / 17
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
3 rd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OL12 9QJ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 17 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£210,339
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+106 %
22 Jul 2011
£102,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 6 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 6
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £122,950
sale date: 24 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 42 Birch Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9QJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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