What kind of home is 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW?

8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW?

8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL4 5RW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW use?

The latest EPC at 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW?

8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW in?

8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW sits in Lees, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW?

Police records around 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW show an average of 1 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 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW?

The closest primary school to 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW is St Agnes CofE Primary School (203m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Leesbrook (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alderwood Fold, OL4 5RW is Crow Hill View, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Alderwood Fold, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5RW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Alderwood Fold

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

8 Alderwood Fold is a detached house in Lees, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 5RW). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good 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.

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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)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alderwood Fold, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alderwood Fold has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

8 Alderwood Fold has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£362,000

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 OL4 5RW: £292,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in OL4 5RW

On the street

Versus other Alderwood Fold homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Alderwood Fold is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 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.

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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

0.1 km

Crow Hill View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Agnes CofE Primary School. 33 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 OL4 5RW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 5RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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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