Property profile

8 Westerdale

Map showing 8, Westerdale, Oldham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£250,000

Semi-Detached sold in Waterhead

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 sold22 Mar 1996
£59,950Change since last sale: +£192,000 (+321%)
Annualised change
+4.8% per yearOldham annualised change (semi-detached) since 1996: +6.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £255 per sq ft
£175 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£80 per sq ft (−31%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Waterhead
£202,500Estimate vs local median: +£50,000 (+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 typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area134 m² / 1,442 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection11 Dec 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 Mar 1996£59,950-

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 1LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 1LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202623, Clarksfield Street, Oldham, OL4 3AWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
27 Feb 20264, Glenfield Close, Oldham, OL4 3ABDetachedLeasehold£210,000
28 Nov 20256, Glaisdale, Oldham, OL4 3ASTerracedLeasehold£155,000
20 Apr 2026115, Eric Street, Oldham, OL4 1NBTerracedLeasehold£180,000
09 Sept 2025128, Eric Street, Oldham, OL4 1NBTerracedLeasehold£135,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Westerdale, OldhamLeasehold111 m²£112,000 (2005)
7, Westerdale, OldhamLeasehold88 m²£120,000 (2016)

Area insights for OL4 1LL

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Overview

Postcode OL4 1LL is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Salem area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 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 Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Becket Meadows.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Salem has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,371 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Salem has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from OL4 1LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Salem near OL4 1LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL4 1LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 1LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBecket MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Becket Meadows

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
10,887.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.85(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.33(+19%)
Public order
16.16(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.64(+29%)
Burglary
11.64(+110%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
301
66.59%
British
89
19.69%
Other
29
6.42%
Other Asian
16
3.54%
African
6
1.33%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
24.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
24.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
14.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.91%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.35%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
54.24%
Owns outright
34
28.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.56%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the OL4 1LL postcode area, located within Salem, 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 1LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryOasis Academy ClarksfieldAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miSecondaryOasis Academy LeesbrookFree schools

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 1LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 1LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop286-290 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miInternational Food Store181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JPWalking directions to International Food Store
0.3 miBucuresti179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JPWalking directions to Bucuresti
0.4 miLondis131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JWWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiAthens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BPWalking directions to Aldi