What type of property is 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ?

17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ last change hands?

17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ last sold for £13,250 in June 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £17,000 in December 1995, so prices have been falling over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and June 2000, 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ fell from £17,000 to £13,250, a change of £3,750. That works out to roughly -5.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ?

17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ have?

17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ?

17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ 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 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ located?

17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Which schools serve 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ?

The closest primary school to 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ is St Thomas CofE Primary School (110m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oldham Sixth Form College (555m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Fern Street, OL8 1SQ is Osborne Road, 89m away. The nearest tram option is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), 675m away.

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17 Fern Street, Oldham, OL8 1SQ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Fern Street

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

17 Fern Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 1SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since June 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at -5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 sits 956.6% above the 2000 sale of £13,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£9/sq ft) was about 86.5% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2009. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

17 Fern Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE46toD55

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Fern Street, Oldham, OL8 1SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 17 Fern Street, Oldham, OL8 1SQ

1decisions1extensions5documents7nearby

Apr 2009
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of front and rear dormers
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
HH/056121/09
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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 17 Fern Street was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£13,250

Growth on file: -5.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2000Most recent
£13,250
-22.1%over 4 years
5 December 1995
£17,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 1SQ: £110,000 (2021–2010).

Nearby sales in OL8 1SQ

On the street

Versus other Fern Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 Fern Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£101

Street avg £792

Strongly below

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oldham district page.

Full Oldham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Osborne Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Thomas CofE Primary School. 53 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL8 1SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 1SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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55 dB

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