What type of property is 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL?

1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL sell for?

1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL last sold for £75,000 in February 2016, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL?

1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL?

1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL?

1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL 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 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL located?

1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL?

Police records around 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL?

The closest primary school to 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL is Alt Academy (42m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Leesbrook (812m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alt Lane, OL8 2EL is Abbeyhills Road, 40m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Alt Lane, Oldham, OL8 2EL

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Alt Lane

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

1 Alt Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 117.3% above the 2016 sale of £75,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from Aug 2014

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alt Lane, Oldham, OL8 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Alt Lane, Oldham, OL8 2EL

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May 2016
Full
Outcome in report
Converting front garden into a double drive way using permeable paving stones.
Reference
HH/338664/16
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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.

1 Alt Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

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Last sold (2016)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 February 2016Most recent
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 2EL: £84,500 (2019–2004).

Nearby sales in OL8 2EL

On the street

Versus other Alt Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Alt Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£915

Street avg £921

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Abbeyhills Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Alt Academy. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 2EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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