The Old Library Market Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, OL12 8HA is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,442 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £306,253 , which equates to approximately £212 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jan 1998 for £68,500. Since then, the value has increased by £237,753, representing a 347.1% increase, or approximately 12.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £306,253 is:

  • 76.8% higher than the average property price on Market Street
  • 30.5% higher than the average in the OL12 8HA postcode area
  • and 4.4% 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 4 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in OL12 8HA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1442 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£306,253
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£212
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Old Library Market Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, Rossendale, Lancashire, OL12 8HA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Oct 2024.

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 12 Jul 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OL12 8HA

4 th / 16
Price Rank
31% higher than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
4 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OL12 8HA , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 12 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 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£306,253
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+347 %
30 Jan 1998
£68,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1329 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2010
rooms: 6
size: 1520 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2005

Data Sources

The property at The Old Library Market Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, Rossendale, Lancashire, OL12 8HA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jan 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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