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16 Fairfields, Oldham, OL8 3AS

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 31
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Fairfields

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

16 Fairfields is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oldham (OL8 3AS). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows an F (score 31), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (April 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 sits 63.8% above the 2019 sale of £149,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£156/sq ft) was about 17.2% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £149,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

16 Fairfields sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F31
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Apr 2016
EPC improved fromE46toF31
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
14%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Fairfields, Oldham, OL8 3AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Fairfields has no planning applications on record.

6

But the area is active

6 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.

16 Fairfields valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£149,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 May 2019Most recent

    £149,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3AS: £216,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Fairfields homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Fairfields is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,674

Street avg £1,968

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Fairfields

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Oak Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Hathershaw College. 47 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL8 3AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL8 3AS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 3AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Fairfields, Oldham, OL8 3AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.