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147 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
104 m²
1119 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 147 Gainsborough Avenue

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

147 Gainsborough Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in December 2000. Across 2000–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 28.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 sits 228.9% above the 2000 sale of £45,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 147 Gainsborough Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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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.

147 Gainsborough Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
41%64%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 147 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

147 Gainsborough Avenue 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.

147 Gainsborough Avenue's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 28.6% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£45,000

Growth on file: 28.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 December 2000Most recent

    £45,000

    +28.6%

  2. 15 August 2000

    £35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1AL: £145,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 147 Gainsborough Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£433

Street avg £741

On par

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 147 Gainsborough Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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.
£152k

1 Florida Street

OL8 1EL

3 bed
£153k

1 Glendale Court

OL8 1XT

3 bed
£132k

1 Brookfield Street

OL8 1DD

3 bed
£128k

1 Kennedy Street

OL8 1BD

3 bed1 bath
£123k

1 Camberwell Street

OL8 1BL

2 bed
£122k

1 Columbia Street

OL8 1LN

2 bed1 bath
£121k

1 Kent Street

OL8 1QP

2 bed
£150k

1 Kingsway Close

OL8 1BE

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

0.1 km

Gainsborough Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 1AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL8 1AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 1AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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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