What type of property is 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ?

12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ?

12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ last sold for £75,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £22,980 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and May 2019, 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ rose from £22,980 to £75,000, a change of £52,020. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ?

12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 2AQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ?

12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ 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 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ located?

12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Which schools serve 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ is Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (552m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hathershaw College (416m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bute Avenue, OL8 2AQ is Hathershaw Lane, 190m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bute Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Bute Avenue

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

12 Bute Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 2AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 sits 86.7% above the 2019 sale of £75,000. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £75,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Dec 2013

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bute Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bute 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.

12 Bute Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£75,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2019Most recent
£75,000
+226.4%over 21 years
25 September 1997
£22,980

Median price across the last 1 sales in OL8 2AQ: £61,500 (2017–2017).

Nearby sales in OL8 2AQ

10 Bute Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2AQ
Sold Jan 2017
£61,500

On the street

Versus other Bute Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 Bute Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hathershaw Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Hathershaw College. 50 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL8 2AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 2AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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