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257 Windsor Road, Oldham, OL8 1AE

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 257 Windsor Road

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

257 Windsor Road is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 sits 300% above the 2004 sale of £49,500.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 257 Windsor Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from May 2015
EPC improved fromE44toD56
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Apr 2017from Mar 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
45%67%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 257 Windsor Road, Oldham, OL8 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

257 Windsor Road has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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.

257 Windsor Road's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£49,500

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 April 2004Most recent

    £49,500

    +3.1%over 2 years

  2. 2 August 2001

    £48,000

    +4.3%over 3 years

  3. 6 May 1998

    £46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1AE: £159,950 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Windsor Road homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 257 Windsor Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£390

Street avg £648

On par

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 257 Windsor Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£180k

1 Hiltons Close

OL8 1TG

£180k

1 Jackson Close

OL8 1EJ

£218k

1 Alvingham Avenue

OL8 1RA

£243k

1 Hermon Avenue

OL8 1AG

£159k

1 Hoyle Avenue

OL8 1EN

£156k

1 Belgrave Road

OL8 1LS

£153k

1 Glendale Court

OL8 1XT

3 bed
£152k

1 Florida Street

OL8 1EL

3 bed
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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Clarence Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Coppice Primary Academy. 51 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 OL8 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL8 1AE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 1AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 257 Windsor Road, Oldham, OL8 1AE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.