Property profile

5 Middleway Grotton

OL4 5SH

Saddleworth West & Lees

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Map showing 5, Middleway, Grotton, Oldham

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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Semi-Detached sold in Saddleworth West & Lees

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold29 Oct 2004
£150,000Change since last sale: +£123,000 (+82%)
Annualised change
+2.8% per yearOldham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2004: +4.4% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £278 per sq ft
£343 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£65 per sq ft (+23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Saddleworth West & Lees
£275,000Estimate vs local median: −£2,000 (−0.6%)
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 / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area74 m² / 797 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection07 Jun 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 Oct 2004£150,000+200%
16 Oct 1995£50,000-

Local market

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 171
Typical range (middle 50%): £172K – £294K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£438,750£315
Semi-Detached53£275,000£278
Terraced94£182,000£224
Flats4£142,475£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£98,988£161,500£110,000
2017£287,000£85,250£161,000£118,000
2018£295,250£93,000£177,500£112,000
2019£333,000£99,000£183,000£117,250
2020£337,200£115,000£196,000£132,000
2021£318,000£122,998£210,000£146,000
2022£400,000£150,000£250,000£170,000
2023£337,500£155,000£255,000£161,500
2024£390,000£154,000£231,000£160,000
2025£425,000£145,000£259,250£175,000
2026£380,000£151,475£272,500£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£152£179£136
2017£189£140£182£150
2018£243£138£193£148
2019£227£146£201£147
2020£251£171£208£168
2021£279£165£232£190
2022£271£191£264£203
2023£290£201£249£208
2024£295£173£264£212
2025£318£207£271£228
2026£312£178£267£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth West & Lees in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 5SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 5SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026256, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL4 5SESemi-DetachedLeasehold£330,000
17 Sept 20255, Hillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£267,000
29 Aug 20253, Hillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£340,000
22 Aug 2025291, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL4 4LQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£375,000
15 Dec 20255, Elm Grove, Oldham, OL4 4LLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£360,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3 Middleway, Grotton, OldhamLeasehold74 m²£144,000 (2015)
9, Middleway, Grotton, OldhamLeasehold74 m²£199,200 (2021)
11, Middleway, Grotton, OldhamLeasehold72 m²£163,000 (2013)
14, Middleway, Grotton, OldhamLeasehold94 m²£234,995 (2021)
15, Middleway, Grotton, OldhamLeasehold85 m²£285,000 (2024)
19, Middleway, Grotton, OldhamLeasehold90 m²£167,500 (2016)
21, Middleway, Grotton, OldhamLeasehold96 m²£180,000 (2013)

Area insights for OL4 5SH

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Overview

Postcode OL4 5SH is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth West & Lees area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Springhead & Grasscroft area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year. The median sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees is £215,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,250 and £293,500. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,109 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from OL4 5SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 5SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,890.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.86(-49%)
Burglary
11.94(+116%)
Vehicle crime
10.69(+78%)
Shoplifting
7.54(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.66(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
96.13%
Other White
7
2.26%
Arab
2
0.65%
Pakistani
1
0.32%
African
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
33.88%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.55%
No qualifications
27
11.02%
Apprenticeship
18
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
42.19%
Owns with a mortgage
52
40.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Schools

In the OL4 5SH postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 5SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySpringhead Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKnowsley Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Agnes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 5SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 5SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-opHillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SFWalking directions to Co-op