£170,000
Terraced sold in Waterhead
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2021 | £125,000 | +34% |
| 04 Aug 2017 | £93,000 | - |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £330,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £202,500 | £255 |
| Terraced | 55 | £140,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | 152, Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL4 2RX | Terraced | Leasehold | £133,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 173, Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4HP | Terraced | Leasehold | £109,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 21, Wales Street, Oldham, OL1 4ET | Terraced | Leasehold | £102,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 28, Prince George Street, Oldham, OL1 4HW | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 1, Prince George Street, Oldham, OL1 4HW | Terraced | Leasehold | £91,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 45 m² | - |
| 4, Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 45 m² | - |
| 5, Talbot Close, Oldham | Leasehold | 89 m² | £100,000 (2018) |
| 8, Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 46 m² | - |
| 10, Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 45 m² | - |
| 14, Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 45 m² | - |
| 16 Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 44 m² | - |
| 21, Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 60 m² | - |
| 22 Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 45 m² | - |
| 23, Talbot Close, Oldham | - | 80 m² | - |
Postcode OL4 2RP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Waterhead Park.
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.
Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.1% 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.
The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from OL4 2RP.
Waterhead near OL4 2RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
In the OL4 2RP postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 13 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Littlemoor Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
Littlemoor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Grove Partnership | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2020. | |
The Grove Partnership ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2020
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
Woodlands Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 2RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Littlemoor Mini Market | 37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RT | Walking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Price Cutters | 271 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4HR | Walking directions to Price Cutters |
| 0.2 mi | Shaz Mini Market | 381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJ | Walking directions to Shaz Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |