£290,000
Semi-Detached 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | £270,000 | +0% |
| 29 Nov 2023 | £270,000 | +0% |
| 29 Nov 2023 | £270,000 | +116% |
| 14 Nov 2014 | £125,000 | - |
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 2PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 30, Saffron Drive, Oldham, OL4 2PU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 1, Saffron Drive, Oldham, OL4 2PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 1, Saffron Drive, Oldham, OL4 2PU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £236,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 16, Celandine Close, Oldham, OL4 2AY | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 5, Celandine Close, Oldham, OL4 2AY | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 81 m² | £236,000 (2025) |
| 2 Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 100 m² | £223,000 (2023) |
| 3 Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 93 m² | £110,000 (2004) |
| 4 Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 98 m² | £190,000 (2022) |
| 5, Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 79 m² | £130,000 (2010) |
| 6, Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 95 m² | £148,000 (2020) |
| 7, Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 95 m² | £145,500 (2018) |
| 8, Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 116 m² | £158,000 (2019) |
| 10 Saffron Drive, Oldham | Leasehold | 105 m² | £266,000 (2025) |
| 11, Saffron Drive, Oldham | - | 87 m² | - |
Postcode OL4 2PU 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 Greenfield, about 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Strinesdale.
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 1.9% 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.
The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 2PU.
Waterhead near OL4 2PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Strinesdale | Large | Walking directions to Strinesdale |
| 0.4 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
In the OL4 2PU postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.4 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hodge Clough Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 May 2015. | |
Hodge Clough Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2015
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 2PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Price Cutters | 271 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4HR | Walking directions to Price Cutters |
| 0.4 mi | Moorside Co-op | Owen Street, Oldham, OL1 4JS | Walking directions to Moorside Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 461 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HT | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |