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142 144, Flat 4, Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QQ

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 142 144

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

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.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 142 144

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

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromF25toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2016from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2018from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Mar 2019from Dec 2018
EPC improved fromC70toD58
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

May 2026from Mar 2019
EPC improved fromD58toC69
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

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

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 142 144, Flat 4, Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

142 144 has no planning applications on record.

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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 142 144 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£905

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 August 2025Most recent

    £905

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1QQ: £60,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Copster Hill Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

142 144 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 31 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 142 144

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

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
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.

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.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 1QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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 142 144, Flat 4, Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.