What type of property is 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

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

When did 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY last change hands?

18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY last sold for £66,000 in March 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £19,000 in April 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1999 and March 2006, 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY rose from £19,000 to £66,000, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +19.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The current EPC rating for 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

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

How is 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

18 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.

Where is 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY located?

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

How safe is the area around 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

Police records around 18 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.

Which schools serve 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The closest primary school to 18 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.

What transport links are near 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The closest bus stop to 18 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is Hathershaw Lane, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Alton Street, Oldham, OL8 3EY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Alton Street

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

18 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 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

It hasn't traded since March 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 93.9% above the 2006 sale of £66,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 55.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alton Street, Oldham, OL8 3EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Alton Street 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.

18 Alton Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£66,000

Growth on file: 19.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2006Most recent
£66,000
+40.4%
22 December 2005
£47,000
+147.4%over 6 years
15 April 1999
£19,000

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.

Years Held for 18 Alton Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£943

Street avg £938

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 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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1 Alton Street

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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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Common questions

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