Property profile

279 Greenacres Road

Map showing 279 Greenacres Road, Oldham

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Estimated sale price

£135,000

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 sold15 Mar 2024
£110,000Change since last sale: +£24,000 (+22%)
Annualised change
+8.2% per yearOldham annualised change (terraced) since 2024: +6.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £167 per sq ft
£205 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£38 per sq ft (+23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Waterhead
£140,000Estimate vs local median: −£6,000 (−3.9%)
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 area61 m² / 657 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection25 Jan 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Mar 2024£110,000+86%
24 Oct 2013£59,000-

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 2DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202523, Walnut Avenue, Oldham, OL4 2EQTerracedFreehold£187,000
22 Aug 202525, Buttermere Road, Oldham, OL4 2DWTerracedLeasehold£158,000
03 Aug 202660, Top Street, Oldham, OL4 2DRTerracedLeasehold£131,000
10 Jun 202612, Top Street, Oldham, OL4 2DRTerracedLeasehold£115,000
30 Apr 202626, Top Street, Oldham, OL4 2DRTerracedLeasehold£131,250

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
281, Greenacres Road, OldhamLeasehold68 m²£52,000 (2018)
283, Greenacres Road, OldhamLeasehold64 m²£75,000 (2005)

Area insights for OL4 2DP

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Overview

Postcode OL4 2DP 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 164.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 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
165
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 499 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 2DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterhead near OL4 2DP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL4 2DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 2DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWaterhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Waterhead Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
9,882.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.92(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.74(+66%)
Burglary
23.2(+319%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.44(+105%)
Public order
17.25(+70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
73.45%
Pakistani
50
14.75%
African
11
3.24%
Roma
8
2.36%
Arab
6
1.77%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
23.92%
Level 3 (A level)
51
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.04%
Apprenticeship
23
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
38.41%
Owns outright
32
23.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
21.74%
Other social rented
13
9.42%
Social rents from council
7
5.07%
Total households: 138

Schools

In the OL4 2DP postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 16 primary and 2 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 2DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryLittlemoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 2DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 2DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RBWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miShaz Mini Market381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJWalking directions to Shaz Mini Market
0.3 miNisa LocalHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HNWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLittlemoor Mini Market37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RTWalking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market
0.3 miGo Local461 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HTWalking directions to Go Local