What type of property is 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The current EPC rating for 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is F with a score of 29 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 1AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL heated?

The latest EPC at 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

153 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 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL located?

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

What is crime like near 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

Police records around 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The closest primary school to 153 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 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL?

The closest bus stop to 153 Gainsborough Avenue, OL8 1AL is Gainsborough Avenue, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

153 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 29

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 153 Gainsborough Avenue

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

153 Gainsborough Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows an F (score 29), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 153 Gainsborough Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

153 Gainsborough Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Aug 2024

Current Certificate

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

F29

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 August 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 153 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

153 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.

153 Gainsborough Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

On epc rating, 153 Gainsborough Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

29 (F)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

9.1 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 153 Gainsborough Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£133k

1 Falmouth Street

OL8 1PE

£130k

1 Harper Street

OL8 1BB

£139k

1 Blunn Street

OL8 1PH

£139k

1 Brookfield Street

OL8 1DD

3 bed

£127k

1 Kennedy Street

OL8 1BD

3 bed1 bath

£127k

1 Kent Street

OL8 1QP

2 bed

£145k

1 Estate Street

OL8 1XL

£123k

1 Columbia Street

OL8 1LN

2 bed1 bath

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

2/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· 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 153 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.