Property profile

71 Eric Street

Map showing 71 Eric Street, Oldham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£145,000

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 sold29 May 2026
£120,000Change since last sale: +£25,000 (+21%)
Annualised change
+73% per yearOldham annualised change (terraced) since 2026: +10% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £169 per sq ft
£192 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£23 per sq ft (+14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Waterhead
£140,000Estimate vs local median: +£5,000 (+3.5%)
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 / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area70 m² / 753 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection20 Nov 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 May 2026£120,000+9%
02 Dec 2022£110,000-

Local market

Property prices in Waterhead

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £198
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £212K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £198 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
Detached15£335,000£260
Semi-Detached23£200,000£260
Terraced55£140,000£169

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£330,000£87,500£210,000£142,500
2026£332,500—£200,000£131,750
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£276£167£246£176
2026£293—£249£150
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 1NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 1NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202671, Eric Street, Oldham, OL4 1NATerracedLeasehold£120,000
17 Jul 202543, Eric Street, Oldham, OL4 1NATerracedLeasehold£140,000
25 Jul 2025287, Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1LRTerracedLeasehold£110,000
29 May 202623, Eric Street, Oldham, OL4 1LZTerracedLeasehold£125,000
20 Apr 2026115, Eric Street, Oldham, OL4 1NBTerracedLeasehold£180,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
38, Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold96 m²£40,000 (2006)
40 Eric Street, Oldham-93 m²-
42 Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold90 m²£26,000 (2002)
43 Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold89 m²£140,000 (2025)
44, Eric Street, Oldham-120 m²-
45, Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold84 m²£87,500 (2017)
50, Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold128 m²£90,000 (2014)
52, Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold92 m²£22,000 (2003)
53 Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold85 m²£73,000 (2006)
54 Eric Street, OldhamLeasehold85 m²£37,200 (2002)

Area insights for OL4 1NA

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Overview

Postcode OL4 1NA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 £175,000 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £212,000. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 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
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Salem has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 964 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Salem has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from OL4 1NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Salem near OL4 1NA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL4 1NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 1NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBecket MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Becket Meadows

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
27,532.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.44(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.29(+74%)
Public order
25.37(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.95(+55%)
Shoplifting
13.95(+141%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
325
76.83%
British
24
5.67%
African
20
4.73%
Other
14
3.31%
Bangladeshi
10
2.36%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
33.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
19.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.13%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
30
34.09%
Owns with a mortgage
28
31.82%
Owns outright
25
28.41%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.41%
Social rents from council
2
2.27%
Total households: 88

Schools

In the OL4 1NA postcode area, located within Salem, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 1NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOasis Academy ClarksfieldAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 1NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 1NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop286-290 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miInternational Food Store181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JPWalking directions to International Food Store
0.2 miBucuresti179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JPWalking directions to Bucuresti
0.2 miLondis131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JWWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco ExtraHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GAWalking directions to Tesco Extra