Property profile

2 Westminster Close Shaw

Map showing 2, Westminster Close, Shaw, Oldham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Semi-Detached sold in Shaw

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 sold10 Apr 2019
£177,500Change since last sale: +£97,000 (+54%)
Annualised change
+6.0% per yearOldham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2019: +7.6% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £285 per sq ft
£263 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£23 per sq ft (−8.0%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Shaw
£220,000Estimate vs local median: +£54,000 (+25%)
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 typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area97 m² / 1,044 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection19 Jul 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 Apr 2019£177,500-

Local market

Property prices in Shaw

Median price: £191,500
Price per sq ft: £237
Sales (last 12 months): 116
Typical range (middle 50%): £162K – £230K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 (about £237 per square foot) in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £699,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£317,500£305
Semi-Detached34£220,000£285
Terraced64£170,000£202
Flats5£145,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,000£82,000£150,725£106,000
2017£273,000£63,000£140,000£95,000
2018£255,000£82,000£148,000£99,000
2019£215,000£78,000£150,000£109,500
2020£300,000£119,950£173,750£115,000
2021£286,000£115,000£190,000£136,500
2022£292,500£86,000£199,950£137,000
2023£310,000£99,975£200,000£135,000
2024£320,000£128,750£212,500£158,000
2025£437,583£165,000£222,250£165,500
2026£302,000£137,500£250,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£136£180£130
2017£225£119£183£119
2018£222£129£184£126
2019£225£123£190£127
2020£238£159£206£149
2021£298£166£228£165
2022£332£142£273£181
2023£280£171£284£171
2024£277£216£277£185
2025£289£209£284£199
2026£331£275£271£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 7XZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 7XZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202611, Gilderdale Close, Oldham, OL2 7UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
26 Jan 202610, Gilderdale Close, Oldham, OL2 7UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
19 Jan 202616, Gilderdale Close, Oldham, OL2 7UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
25 Jul 20257, Gilderdale Close, Oldham, OL2 7UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
04 Jul 20253, Gilderdale Close, Oldham, OL2 7UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold55 m²£212,000 (2022)
4, Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold56 m²£134,950 (2021)
5, Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold74 m²£136,000 (2013)
7, Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold78 m²£108,000 (2007)
8 Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold57 m²£224,500 (2025)
9, Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold57 m²£139,000 (2015)
10 Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold55 m²£230,000 (2024)
13, Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold56 m²£190,000 (2024)
16, Westminster Close, Shaw, OldhamLeasehold56 m²£124,500 (2017)

Area insights for OL2 7XZ

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Overview

Postcode OL2 7XZ is located in a major urban area, within the Shaw area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Wood End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year. The median sale price in Shaw is £191,500 (around £237 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,250 and £230,000. The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,710 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 7XZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wood End near OL2 7XZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL2 7XZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 7XZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMemorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
7,025.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.21(-14%)
Vehicle crime
14.32(+139%)
Burglary
12.88(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.31(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
95.67%
Other White
7
2.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.67%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.85%
No qualifications
46
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.92%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
49.64%
Owns with a mortgage
46
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.51%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Social rents from council
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Schools

In the OL2 7XZ postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for OL2 7XZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryBeal Vale Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimaryEast Crompton St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryRushcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 7XZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL2 7XZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTop Shop Convenience Store2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SDWalking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store
0.4 miIceland17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NRWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTesco Express60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miAsdaGreenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QPWalking directions to Asda