What type of property is 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL last change hands?

151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL last sold for £100,000 in September 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £23,500 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and September 2008, 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL rose from £23,500 to £100,000, a change of £76,500. That works out to roughly +22.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The current EPC rating for 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 1AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL heated?

The latest EPC at 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL 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 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL located?

151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Which schools serve 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The closest primary school to 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is Coppice Primary Academy (270m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hathershaw College (812m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The closest bus stop to 151 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is Gainsborough Avenue, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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151 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 151 Gainsborough Avenue

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

151 Gainsborough Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Held since September 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 42% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 145.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromE52toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

20%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 151 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

151 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.

151 Gainsborough Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£100,000

Growth on file: 22.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

2 September 2008Most recent
£100,000
+150.0%over 3 years
7 October 2004
£40,000
+70.2%over 3 years
23 August 2001
£23,500

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

Nearby sales in OL8 1AL

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.

151 Gainsborough Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,064

Street avg £688

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Above

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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

0.1 km

Gainsborough Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 1AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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