142 144, Flat 4, Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QQ
About 142 144
142 144 is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 50 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 142 144 (26–50 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 13491.2% above the 2025 sale of £905. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2/sq ft) was about 96.9% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £905 — fresh data. At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (88 m² across 45 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
142 144 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.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 142 144 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£123,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£905
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
13 August 2025Most recent
£905
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1QQ: £60,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in OL8 1QQ
Versus other Copster Hill Road homes
142 144 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 31 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Gainsborough Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Coppice Primary Academy. 51 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB







