What kind of home is 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is a mid-terrace house.

What did 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL sell for?

152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL last sold for £947 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £110,000 in January 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 2010 and July 2023, 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL fell from £110,000 to £947, a change of £109,053. That works out to roughly -29.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The current EPC rating for 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 1AL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL use?

The latest EPC at 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL in?

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

What schools are near 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The closest primary school to 152 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.

How well connected is 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The closest bus stop to 152 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is Gainsborough Avenue, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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152 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 152 Gainsborough Avenue

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

152 Gainsborough Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -29.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 18379.4% above the 2023 sale of £947. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1/sq ft) was about 97.6% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £947.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from May 2009

EPC improved fromF31toC69

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 152 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

152 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.

Latest sale on 152 Gainsborough Avenue was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -29.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£947

Growth on file: -29.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2023Most recent
£947
-99.2%over 6 years
31 January 2017
£124,500
+13.2%over 7 years
8 January 2010
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1AL: £145,000 (2024–2010).

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.

152 Gainsborough Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£10

Street avg £776

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly 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

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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

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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