Property profile

5 Ash Square

Map showing 5 Ash Square, Oldham

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Estimated sale price

£190,000

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 sold16 May 2014
£100,000Change since last sale: +£91,000 (+91%)
Annualised change
+5.4% per yearOldham annualised change (terraced) since 2014: +6.2% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £167 per sq ft
£243 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£76 per sq ft (+46%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Waterhead
£140,000Estimate vs local median: +£51,000 (+36%)
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
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area73 m² / 786 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection22 Mar 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 May 2014£100,000-7%
20 Dec 2006£107,000-

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 2ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 2025422, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2EXTerracedLeasehold£140,000
20 Jun 2025426, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2EXTerracedLeasehold£156,000
12 Jun 2026433, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HNTerracedLeasehold£140,000
11 Jun 202652, Newbreak Street, Oldham, OL4 2EBTerracedLeasehold£60,000
30 Jun 202562, Newbreak Street, Oldham, OL4 2EBTerracedLeasehold£110,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Ash Square, Oldham-70 m²-
3, Ash Square, OldhamFreehold76 m²£45,000 (2003)
7 Ash Square, OldhamFreehold90 m²£70,000 (2006)
9, Ash Square, OldhamFreehold74 m²£97,750 (2018)
11 Ash Square, OldhamFreehold74 m²£67,000 (2005)
13 Ash Square, Oldham-74 m²-
25, Ash Square, Oldham-74 m²-
27, Ash Square, Oldham-72 m²-

Area insights for OL4 2ED

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Overview

Postcode OL4 2ED 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 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 14 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
143
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,982 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.9%

Approximately 51.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from OL4 2ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterhead near OL4 2ED 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL4 2ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 2ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWaterhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Waterhead Park

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
7,067.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.83(+66%)
Public order
23.34(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.03(-5%)
Burglary
15.77(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.25(+47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
84.2%
Pakistani
15
4.31%
African
11
3.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.72%
Other
5
1.44%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
40.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.26%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
30.52%
Social rents from council
33
21.43%
Owns outright
25
16.23%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.79%
Total households: 154

Schools

In the OL4 2ED postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 2ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLittlemoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryWaterhead AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.4 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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