What kind of home is 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY last change hands?

15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY last sold for £30,000 in December 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and December 2021, 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY rose from £25,000 to £30,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY use?

The latest EPC at 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY 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 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY in?

15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

Police records around 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY 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 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The closest primary school to 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (512m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hathershaw College (224m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The closest bus stop to 15 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is Hathershaw Lane, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Alton Street, Oldham, OL8 3EY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Alton Street

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

15 Alton Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3EY). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2006–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 333.3% above the 2021 sale of £30,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£40/sq ft) was about 32.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Sold December 2021 for £30,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Alton Street, Oldham, OL8 3EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Alton Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

15 Alton Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2006).

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£30,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2021Most recent
£30,000
+20.0%over 15 years
29 August 2006
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3EY: £128,000 (2026–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Alton Street homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 15 Alton Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£429

Street avg £956

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hathershaw Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Hathershaw College. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 3EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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