What kind of home is 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX?

1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX?

1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX last sold for £240,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2020 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX?

1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX?

1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX in?

1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX sits in Royton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX?

The closest primary school to 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX is Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School (431m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (525m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Brownlow Avenue, OL2 6LX is Perth Street, 219m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Brownlow Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6LX

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Royton, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 6LX). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in May 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 is 21.2% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 101.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromF37toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Brownlow Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 May 2006Most recent
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 6LX: £217,500 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in OL2 6LX

On the street

Versus other Brownlow Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,824

Street avg £1,764

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Perth Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School. 43 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 6LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 6LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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