Property profile

4 Helsby Close Springhead

OL4 4SQ

Saddleworth West & Lees

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Map showing 4, Helsby Close, Springhead, Oldham

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Estimated sale price

£270,000

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 sold15 Dec 1995
£64,950Change since last sale: +£205,000 (+316%)
Annualised change
+4.7% per yearOldham annualised change (semi-detached) since 1995: +6.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £278 per sq ft
£369 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£91 per sq ft (+33%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Saddleworth West & Lees
£275,000Estimate vs local median: −£5,000 (−1.7%)
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 period1976-1982
Floor area68 m² / 732 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection21 Jan 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Dec 1995£64,950-

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20269, Walkers Court, Oldham, OL4 4QXTerracedFreehold£147,858
06 Jun 20258, Walkers Court, Oldham, OL4 4QXTerracedFreehold£170,000
19 Jan 202622, Walkers Lane, Oldham, OL4 4QDTerracedLeasehold£245,000
09 Oct 202553, Walkers Lane, Oldham, OL4 4QDTerracedLeasehold£190,000
12 Feb 202626, Hillspring Road, Oldham, OL4 4SJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Helsby Close, Springhead, OldhamLeasehold96 m²£184,500 (2016)
2, Helsby Close, Springhead, OldhamLeasehold96 m²£162,500 (2005)
3, Helsby Close, Springhead, OldhamLeasehold68 m²£161,000 (2009)
7, Helsby Close, Springhead, OldhamLeasehold68 m²£147,500 (2020)
10, Helsby Close, Springhead, OldhamLeasehold60 m²£136,900 (2016)
12, Helsby Close, Springhead, OldhamLeasehold106 m²£189,950 (2018)

Area insights for OL4 4SQ

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Overview

Postcode OL4 4SQ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,304 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 4SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 4SQ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
7,545.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.05(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.53(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(-17%)
Public order
6.19(-39%)
Burglary
5.57(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
96.17%
Pakistani
5
2.39%
Caribbean
1
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.48%
Other White
1
0.48%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
31.58%
Level 3 (A level)
35
20.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
12.87%
No qualifications
21
12.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
41.84%
Owns outright
34
34.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
20.41%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.04%
Social rents from council
1
1.02%
Total households: 98

Schools

In the OL4 4SQ postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 4SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySpringhead Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKnowsley Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 4SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 4SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-opHillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SFWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miLees Village Service StationSt. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQWalking directions to Lees Village Service Station