What kind of home is 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL?

27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL is a semi-detached house.

When did 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL last change hands?

27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL last sold for £45,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL?

The current EPC rating for 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2017 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL?

27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft). That makes it about 81% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 2NL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL use?

The latest EPC at 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL?

27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL in?

27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

What schools are near 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL?

The closest primary school to 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL is Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (209m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hathershaw College (400m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL?

The closest bus stop to 27 Chestnut Crescent, OL8 2NL is Beechwood Road, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, OL8 2NL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 27 Chestnut Crescent

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

27 Chestnut Crescent is a semi-detached house in Oldham (OL8 2NL). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 sits 464.4% above the 2017 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£32/sq ft) was about 53.2% below the postcode norm. At 130 m² it's 20.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 23 EPCs). 9 years since the last transfer (June 2017).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from May 2017

EPC improved fromF24toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%55%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, OL8 2NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Chestnut Crescent 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.

27 Chestnut Crescent's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2017).

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£45,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2017Most recent
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 2NL: £98,500 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in OL8 2NL

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 27 Chestnut Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£346

Street avg £1,013

Strongly below

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Beechwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 48 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 2NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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