What type of property is 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ?

76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ last change hands?

76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ last sold for £73,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £33,800 in October 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 2002 and February 2020, 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ rose from £33,800 to £73,000, a change of £39,200. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ?

76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ?

76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ 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 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ located?

76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Which schools serve 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ is Coppice Primary Academy (136m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Oldham (925m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 76 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AJ is Windsor Road, 239m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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76 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 76 Gainsborough Avenue

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

76 Gainsborough Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 97.3% above the 2020 sale of £73,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£69/sq ft) was about 131.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £73,000 in February 2020. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Aug 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 76 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

76 Gainsborough Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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.

76 Gainsborough Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£73,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2020Most recent
£73,000
-16.1%over 1 year
12 September 2018
£87,000
+24.4%over 13 years
21 June 2005
£69,950
+107.0%over 2 years
28 October 2002
£33,800

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1AJ: £165,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in OL8 1AJ

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

76 Gainsborough Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£737

Street avg £676

On par

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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.

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Windsor Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Coppice Primary Academy. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL8 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

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FAQ

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