20 Balfour Street, Oldham, OL4 1NR
About 20 Balfour Street
20 Balfour Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL4 1NR). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 May 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
20 Balfour Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 20 Balfour Street
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
20 Balfour Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£132,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 OL4 1NR: £95,000 (2025–2023).
Versus other Balfour Street homes
On habitable rooms, 20 Balfour Street stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
55 (D)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
82 m²
Street avg 83 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.0 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Balfour Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Anne's RC Primary School. 47 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.7dB







