What kind of home is 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF?

72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF is a mid-terrace house.

When did 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF last change hands?

72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF last sold for £144,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in October 2023. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF have?

The current EPC rating for 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF?

72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF use?

The latest EPC at 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF?

72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF in?

72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF sits in Royton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF?

Police records around 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF?

The closest primary school to 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF is Thorp Primary School (250m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (847m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF?

The closest bus stop to 72 Albert Street, OL2 5UF is Albert Street, 70m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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72 Albert Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5UF

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 72 Albert Street

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

72 Albert Street is a mid-terrace house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 5UF). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2023–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 37.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 21.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 67.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £144,000.

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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

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Albert Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72 Albert Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

72 Albert Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 37.1% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£144,000

Growth on file: 37.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£144,000
+37.1%over 9 months
23 October 2023
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 5UF: £124,950 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in OL2 5UF

On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

72 Albert Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,028

Street avg £1,274

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Albert Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Thorp Primary School. 37 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 OL2 5UF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 5UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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