What kind of home is 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR?

1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR sell for?

1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR last sold for £98,500 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR?

1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR?

1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR 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 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR in?

1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL1 postcode district.

Is 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 90% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR?

The closest primary school to 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR is Hodge Clough Primary School (138m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blenheim Avenue, OL1 4JR is Alexandra Terrace, 52m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Blenheim Avenue, Oldham, OL1 4JR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 1 Blenheim Avenue

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

1 Blenheim Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oldham (OL1 4JR). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 144.7% above the 2015 sale of £98,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 26.6% below the postcode norm. 11 years since the last transfer (November 2015).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blenheim Avenue, Oldham, OL1 4JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blenheim Avenue 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.

1 Blenheim Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£98,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 November 2015Most recent
£98,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 4JR: £135,000 (2024–2008).

Nearby sales in OL1 4JR

On the street

Versus other Blenheim Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Blenheim Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,145

Street avg £1,754

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

Full Oldham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alexandra Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hodge Clough Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL1 4JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL1 4JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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