What kind of home is 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA?

1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA?

1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA last sold for £165,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA?

1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 1RA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA?

1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA in?

1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

What schools are near 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA?

The closest primary school to 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA is Broadfield Primary School (388m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hathershaw College (703m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alvingham Avenue, OL8 1RA is Gainsborough Avenue, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Alvingham Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1RA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Alvingham Avenue

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

1 Alvingham Avenue is a semi-detached house in Oldham (OL8 1RA). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft) and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 102 m² it's 15.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 34 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 13 years since the last transfer (December 2012). Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 32.1% above the 2012 sale price.

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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.

1 Alvingham 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 01 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromB85toC76

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alvingham Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alvingham Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Alvingham Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2012Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1RA: £200,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OL8 1RA

On the street

Versus other Alvingham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Alvingham Avenue is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,618

Street avg £1,664

On par

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

0.4 km

Broadfield Primary School. 50 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 1RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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