What kind of home is 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP?

3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP?

3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP last sold for £81,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1995 and February 2014, 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP rose from £35,000 to £81,000, a change of £46,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP?

The current EPC rating for 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP?

3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP use?

The latest EPC at 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP?

3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP 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.

Which area is 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP in?

3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Is 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP 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.

What schools are near 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP?

The closest primary school to 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP is Coppice Primary Academy (608m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hathershaw College (471m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Copster Avenue, OL8 3DP is Copster Place, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Copster Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3DP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Copster Avenue

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

3 Copster Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oldham (OL8 3DP). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 sits 100% above the 2014 sale of £81,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in February 2014.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Apr 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Jul 2014from Jul 2014

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Aug 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Copster Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Copster Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£81,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2014Most recent
£81,000
+52.8%over 11 years
11 July 2002
£53,000
+51.4%over 7 years
24 March 1995
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3DP: £115,000 (2020–2017).

Nearby sales in OL8 3DP

On the street

Versus other Copster Avenue homes

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

Price per m²

£1,141

Street avg £1,266

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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3 bed1 bath

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1 Fairfields

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1 Brierley Street

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2 bed1 bath

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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

0.1 km

Copster Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Hathershaw College. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 3DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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