What type of property is 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB?

12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB last change hands?

12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB last sold for £130,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB?

The current EPC rating for 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB?

12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 3UB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB?

12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB 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 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB located?

12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Which schools serve 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB?

The closest primary school to 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB is Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (328m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Oldham (344m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB?

The closest bus stop to 12 Alder Lane, OL8 3UB is Houghton Avenue, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Alder Lane, Oldham, OL8 3UB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Alder Lane

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

12 Alder Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oldham (OL8 3UB). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 sits 53.1% above the 2023 sale of £130,000. Sold March 2023 for £130,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD55

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

9%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Dec 2023

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Alder Lane, Oldham, OL8 3UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Alder Lane 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.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 March 2023Most recent
£130,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in OL8 3UB: £95,000 (2008–2008).

Nearby sales in OL8 3UB

14 Alder Lane, Oldham, OL8 3UB
Sold Jun 2008
£95,000

On the street

Versus other Alder Lane homes

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

EPC Rating for 12 Alder Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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 Brierley Street

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1 Bewley Street

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1 Cherwell Close

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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

0.2 km

Houghton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 3UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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