Property profile

21 Spring Street

Map showing 21 Spring Street, Oldham

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Estimated sale price

£140,000

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 sold05 Jun 2026
£122,000Change since last sale: +£19,000 (+15%)
Annualised change
+54% per yearOldham annualised change (terraced) since 2026: +9.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £167 per sq ft
£187 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£20 per sq ft (+12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Waterhead
£140,000Estimate vs local median: +£1,000 (+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 / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area70 m² / 753 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection07 Dec 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
05 Jun 2026£122,000+130%
21 Dec 2018£53,000-34%
08 Jun 2011£80,000+45%
21 Dec 2006£55,180-

Local market

Property prices in Waterhead

Median price: £178,000
Price per sq ft: £208
Sales (last 12 months): 99
Typical range (middle 50%): £137K – £227K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £208 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
Detached18£330,000£262
Semi-Detached26£202,500£255
Terraced55£140,000£167

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£325,000£87,500£210,000£142,500
2026£325,000—£200,000£134,750
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£273£167£241£176
2026£280—£249£151
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 2BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202621, Spring Street, Oldham, OL4 2BDTerracedLeasehold£122,000
27 Feb 202610, Spring Street, Oldham, OL4 2BDOtherLeasehold£117,000
03 Oct 202564, Raper Street, Oldham, OL4 2BLTerracedLeasehold£116,000
17 Nov 202511, Palm Street, Oldham, OL4 2DXTerracedLeasehold£135,000
13 Nov 202510, Palm Street, Oldham, OL4 2DXTerracedLeasehold£92,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
9 Spring Street, OldhamLeasehold70 m²£55,000 (2020)
10 Spring Street, OldhamLeasehold89 m²£117,000 (2026)
11 Spring Street, Oldham-64 m²-
13 Spring Street, OldhamLeasehold69 m²£50,000 (2017)
15, Spring Street, OldhamLeasehold73 m²£70,000 (2025)
16, Spring Street, Oldham-65 m²-
17 Spring Street, Oldham-63 m²-
18 Spring Street, Oldham-67 m²-
20, Spring Street, OldhamLeasehold69 m²£50,000 (2004)
23, Spring Street, OldhamLeasehold120 m²£137,000 (2023)

Area insights for OL4 2BD

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Overview

Postcode OL4 2BD is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterhead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year. The median sale price in Waterhead is £178,000 (around £208 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,750 and £227,475. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Waterhead Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
284
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 196 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from OL4 2BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterhead near OL4 2BD 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 2BD
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 2BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWaterhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Waterhead Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
15,748.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
102.25(+174%)
Other theft
42.6(+545%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.17(+124%)
Public order
34.08(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.48(+272%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
43.43%
Pakistani
81
24.77%
African
30
9.17%
Bangladeshi
25
7.65%
Other White
20
6.12%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
32.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.39%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
46.61%
Owns outright
23
19.49%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.25%
Other social rented
16
13.56%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the OL4 2BD postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 15 primary and 3 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 OL4 2BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimaryLittlemoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 2BD

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