What kind of home is 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ?

5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ last change hands?

5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ last sold for £172,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £106,000 in January 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2010 and September 2023, 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ rose from £106,000 to £172,000, a change of £66,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ?

5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL8 4HZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ had any planning applications?

5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ has council approval for rear extension granted in November 2004 under ref. HH/048183/04. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ?

5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ 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 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ in?

5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL8 postcode district.

Is 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ 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 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ is Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (270m), one of 43 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Oldham (586m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Harrow Avenue, OL8 4HZ is Frederick Street, 64m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Harrow Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4HZ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 5 Harrow Avenue

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

5 Harrow Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL8 4HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 10.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£205/sq ft) was about 70.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £172,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

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 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Harrow Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Harrow Avenue has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Harrow Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4HZ

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Nov 2004
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
HH/048183/04
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Harrow Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£172,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£172,000
+62.3%over 13 years
29 January 2010
£106,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL8 4HZ: £152,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Harrow Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Harrow Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,205

Street avg £1,811

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

Frederick Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School. 52 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL8 4HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL8 4HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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