What type of property is 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

20 April Close, OL8 2XQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ last change hands?

20 April Close, OL8 2XQ last sold for £118,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,950 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1998 and December 2020, 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ rose from £44,950 to £118,000, a change of £73,050. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

The current EPC rating for 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

20 April Close, OL8 2XQ has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

20 April Close, OL8 2XQ 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 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ located?

20 April Close, OL8 2XQ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Which schools serve 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

The closest primary school to 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ is Alt Academy (404m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Leesbrook (818m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ?

The closest bus stop to 20 April Close, OL8 2XQ is April Close, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 April Close, Oldham, OL8 2XQ

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 April Close

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

20 April Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 2XQ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 50% above the 2020 sale of £118,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 87.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £118,000 in December 2020.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 April Close, Oldham, OL8 2XQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 April Close 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.

20 April Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£118,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2020Most recent
£118,000
+14.6%over 1 year
24 July 2019
£103,000
+129.1%over 21 years
29 June 1998
£44,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 2XQ: £170,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in OL8 2XQ

On the street

Versus other April Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 20 April Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,873

Street avg £1,779

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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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Full Oldham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

April Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Alt Academy. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 2XQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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