£300,000
Detached sold in Waterhead
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2017 | £210,000 | +45% |
| 29 Sept 2003 | £145,000 | +73% |
| 21 Jun 1999 | £83,950 | - |
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 2SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2026 | 16, Watersheddings Way, Oldham, OL4 2RE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 30, Watersheddings Way, Oldham, OL4 2RE | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 23, Hutchins Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RF | Detached | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 16, Jackson Mews, Oldham, OL4 2SJ | Detached | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 1, Jackson Mews, Oldham, OL4 2SJ | Detached | Leasehold | £325,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Givvons Fold, Oldham | Leasehold | 134 m² | £225,000 (2020) |
| 4, Givvons Fold, Oldham | Leasehold | 79 m² | £164,000 (2013) |
| 6 Givvons Fold, Oldham | Leasehold | 93 m² | £280,000 (2023) |
| 8, Givvons Fold, Oldham | Leasehold | 94 m² | £295,000 (2024) |
| 10, Givvons Fold, Oldham | Leasehold | 97 m² | £245,000 (2020) |
Postcode OL4 2SH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Waterhead Park.
Waterhead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,460 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Waterhead has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 2SH.
Waterhead near OL4 2SH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
In the OL4 2SH postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 12 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 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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| 0.3 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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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 461 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HT | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |