What energy rating does 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT?

16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL2 8UT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT use?

The latest EPC at 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT?

16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT 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 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT in?

16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT sits in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT?

Police records around 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT 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 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT?

The closest primary school to 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT is East Crompton St James CofE Primary School (433m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crompton House Church of England Academy (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT?

The closest bus stop to 16 Britannia Avenue, OL2 8UT is Shaw & Crompton Metrolink Stop, 62m away. The nearest tram option is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), 121m away.

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16 Britannia Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8UT

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 16 Britannia Avenue

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

16 Britannia Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Shaw, Oldham, Oldham (OL2 8UT). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–90 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 46 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 29 EPCs).

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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 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromC78toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jul 2026from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Britannia Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Britannia 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.

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

Current estimate

£112,000

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 8UT: £102,150 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in OL2 8UT

On the street

Versus other Britannia Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 16 Britannia Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£116k

1 Britannia Avenue, Shaw

OL2 8UT

£146k

1 Chancery Lane, Shaw

OL2 8EX

2 bed1 bath

£147k

1 Co Operative Street, Shaw

OL2 8AF

£150k

1 Cheetham Street, Shaw

OL2 8PW

£159k

1 Carnegie Apartments, Beal Lane, Shaw

OL2 8PB

Flat2 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Cape Gardens, Shaw

OL2 8PD

£182k

1 Cedar Grove, Shaw

OL2 8RT

£218k

1 Arnside Close, Shaw

OL2 8JR

3 bed1 bath

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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shaw & Crompton Metrolink Stop — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL2 8UT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL2 8UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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