What kind of home is 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

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

What was the last sold price for 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY last sold for £75,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in October 2006, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and February 2023, 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY rose from £55,000 to £75,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The current EPC rating for 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY use?

The latest EPC at 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

24 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 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY in?

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

What schools are near 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The closest primary school to 24 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 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY?

The closest bus stop to 24 Alton Street, OL8 3EY is Hathershaw Lane, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Alton Street, Oldham, OL8 3EY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Alton Street

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

24 Alton Street is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 3EY). 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 (December 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 78.7% above the 2023 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£98/sq ft) was about 79.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £75,000.

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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)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from May 2014

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Alton Street, Oldham, OL8 3EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Alton Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

24 Alton Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£75,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2023Most recent
£75,000
+36.4%over 16 years
5 October 2006
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 3EY: £85,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OL8 3EY

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 24 Alton Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,056

Street avg £891

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Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

1/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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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 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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