3 Verne Drive, Oldham, OL1 4RF

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
3 Verne Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Walkability is limited (38/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
- PendingCEA/356439/26Proposed Change of Use Permission is sought to change the use of the property from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential children?s home (Use Class C2). Proposed Use ? Full Description: The development will convert the existing dwelling into a small-scale children?s home providing accommodation and care for up to three young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home will be staffed 24 hours a day by qualified carers to ensure residents? safety, stability, and wellbeing. Scale and Nature of Use: ? Number of residents: Up to three young people at any one time. ? Staffing: A rotational shift system will provide continuous on-site care. There will be a minimum of three staff members present at all times to supervise and support the children. Two additional staff members will remain on a sleep-in basis overnight to offer emergency support if required. Operations and Activities: The home will operate in a manner comparable to a family household. Staff will provide day-to-day care, structure, and guidance, including: ? Routine domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and assistance with personal care. ? Educational and recreational support, including school attendance, extracurricular activities, and hobbies. ? Access to therapeutic interventions (e.g., counselling or behaviour support), typically delivered off-site when needed. Plant and Equipment: No industrial or commercial machinery will be installed. The home will use only standard domestic appliances (e.g., washing machine, oven) and computers for administrative and educational purposes. Hours of Operation: The children?s home will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as a full-time residential setting. Staff shift patterns are designed to ensure continuous supervision while minimising any impact on neighbouring properties. Integration with the Area: The proposal is intentionally small-scale and residential in character, designed to integrate seamlessly within
- RejectedNMA/356389/26Non-Material ammendment associated with application HOU/355423/25
- ApprovedFUL/356298/26Change of use of House of Multiple Occupancy (Sui Generis) into Family Assessment Centre (C2).
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership38.9%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2011-10-24
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School0.2 miGood
- Hodge Clough Primary School0.5 miGoodConcerns
- East Crompton St George's CofE School0.9 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Buckstones Primary School1.1 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 1 Verne Drive-£215k-
- 7 Verne Drive-£160k-
- 3 Verne Drive-£97k-
- 7 Verne Drive-£125k-