Property profile

3 Springfield

Map showing 3 Springfield, Oldham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£115,000

Terraced sold in Waterhead

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Jan 2026
£55,000Change since last sale: +£62,000 (+114%)
Annualised change
+181% per yearOldham annualised change (terraced) since 2026: +2.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £169 per sq ft
£170 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£1 per sq ft (+0.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Waterhead
£140,000Estimate vs local median: −£23,000 (−16%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area64 m² / 689 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection15 Apr 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Jan 2026£55,000+206%
18 Oct 2002£17,950-

Local market

Property prices in Waterhead

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £198
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £212K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£335,000£260
Semi-Detached23£200,000£260
Terraced55£140,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,500£65,000£151,500£75,000
2017£231,995£261,995£143,250£70,500
2018£198,500£184,998£128,500£72,500
2019£237,500£50,000£140,000£80,000
2020£309,995£73,000£150,000£81,000
2021£314,995£80,000£175,000£106,000
2022£302,500£125,000£190,000£120,000
2023£280,000£130,000£200,000£132,500
2024£275,000£175,000£190,000£135,000
2025£330,000£87,500£210,000£142,500
2026£332,500—£200,000£131,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£118£161£86
2017£208£221£167£82
2018£198£153£159£86
2019£226£97£163£94
2020£249£113£163£94
2021£254£141£204£125
2022£266£235£224£143
2023£264£201£232£161
2024£284£239£240£159
2025£276£167£246£176
2026£293—£249£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterhead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 20263, Springfield, Oldham, OL4 3EQTerracedLeasehold£55,000
02 Apr 2026194, Greenacres Road, Oldham, OL4 3EGTerracedLeasehold£60,000
26 Aug 2025196, Greenacres Road, Oldham, OL4 3EGTerracedLeasehold£140,000
30 Apr 2026212, Greenacres Road, Oldham, OL4 3EWTerracedLeasehold£150,000
30 Jun 202618, Osmond Street, Oldham, OL4 3EBTerracedLeasehold£146,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Springfield, OldhamLeasehold87 m²£75,000 (2020)
5, Springfield, Oldham-62 m²-

Area insights for OL4 3EQ

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Overview

Postcode OL4 3EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Salem area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 per year. The median sale price in Waterhead is £175,000 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £212,000. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Waterhead Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Salem has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,088 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Salem has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 3EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Salem near OL4 3EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL4 3EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 3EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWaterhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Waterhead Park
0.4 miBecket MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Becket Meadows

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
16,351.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.71(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.85(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.64(+118%)
Public order
19.18(+89%)
Burglary
17.31(+212%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
47.51%
Pakistani
66
18.23%
Other White
32
8.84%
African
19
5.25%
Other
14
3.87%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
28.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
17.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.79%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
50.37%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.26%
Owns outright
21
15.56%
Other social rented
13
9.63%
Social rents from council
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Schools

In the OL4 3EQ postcode area, located within Salem, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 3EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOasis Academy ClarksfieldAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 3EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 3EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RBWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miTesco ExtraHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miStop & Shop165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PAWalking directions to Stop & Shop
0.3 miLittlemoor Mini Market37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RTWalking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market
0.3 miShaz Mini Market381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJWalking directions to Shaz Mini Market