What type of property is 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX?

20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX?

The current EPC rating for 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX?

20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX?

20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX 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.

Where is 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX located?

20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX sits in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX?

Police records around 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX 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.

Which schools serve 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX?

The closest primary school to 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX is Beal Vale Primary School (141m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crompton House Church of England Academy (779m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX?

The closest bus stop to 20 Alston Avenue, OL2 7SX is Salts Street, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Alston Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 Alston Avenue

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

20 Alston Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 7SX). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Alston Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Alston Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Alston Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL2 7SX: £140,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in OL2 7SX

On the street

Versus other Alston Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 20 Alston Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

£132k

1 Brunswick Street, Shaw

OL2 7RY

£129k

1 Alison Street, Shaw

OL2 7SU

£134k

1 Assheton Road, Shaw

OL2 7LP

£150k

1 Bowler Street, Shaw

OL2 7SL

2 bed

£157k

1 Belgravia Mews, Shaw

OL2 7TB

2 bed

£162k

1 Balfour Street, Shaw

OL2 7SW

£179k

1 Calder Grove, Shaw

OL2 7XH

£182k

1 Arthur Street, Shaw

OL2 7SJ

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

Salts Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Beal Vale Primary School. 23 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 7SX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 7SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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