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3 Fountains Walk, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PX

5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Fountains Walk

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

3 Fountains Walk is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham (OL9 8PX). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2004–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 234% above the 2011 sale of £53,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 52.5% below the postcode norm. Last sold in November 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE50toC76
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fountains Walk, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Fountains Walk has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

3 Fountains Walk has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.7% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£53,000

Growth on file: -4.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 November 2011Most recent

    £53,000

    -42.8%over 3 years
  2. 15 January 2008

    £92,600

    -15.8%
  3. 7 October 2007

    £110,000

    +44.2%over 7 months
  4. 28 February 2007

    £76,270

    +1.8%over 2 years
  5. 16 August 2004

    £74,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL9 8PX: £132,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Fountains Walk homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Fountains Walk runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£779

Street avg £1,724

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Fountains Walk

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Sportsman — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy. 50 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 OL9 8PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL9 8PX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL9 8PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Fountains Walk, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.