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Property Price Trends
Napier St W, Oldham, Oldham
OL8 4AN Oldham District (B)
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the OL8 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
OL8
Most Expensive Property
£4,960,000
Wickes Building Supplies Ltd Green Street, OL8 1TA
Sold: 06 December 2021
Cheapest Property
£947
24 New Road, OL8 1AY
Sold: 23 November 2022
£202,000
The average house price in Oldham was £202,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 5.1% from November 2023. This was lower than the rise in the North West (5.7%) over the same period.
£803
Private rents rose to an average of £803 in December 2024, an annual increase of 10.1% from £729 in December 2023. This was higher than the rise in the North West (9.6%) over the year.
£183,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £183,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 5.5% higher than the average of £173,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£209,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £209,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 5.2% higher than the average of £198,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Oldham, E08000004). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in OL8 4AN?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the OL8 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Lancashire?
For Homebuyers:
For homebuyers in Lancashire, the property market is showing steady growth in house prices. According to the latest data, the average house price in Lancashire is £185,000, with areas such as Preston (PR1) and Blackburn (BB1) seeing particularly high demand. However, there is still a good amount of stock available, providing homebuyers with a range of options to choose from. Rent prices in Lancashire are also on the rise, making buying a property a more attractive option for those looking to settle in the area.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Lancashire have been steadily increasing, with the average rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at £700 per month. Popular towns for renters include Lancaster (LA1) and Blackpool (FY1), where there is a mix of both affordable and luxury rental properties available. Availability of rental properties in Lancashire is relatively high, giving renters plenty of options to choose from. However, competition for rental properties in prime locations can be fierce, so it's advisable for renters to act quickly when a suitable property becomes available.
For Investors:
Investors looking to enter the property market in Lancashire will find plenty of opportunities for growth. The average rental yield in Lancashire is around 5.5%, making it an attractive option for buy-to-let investors. Areas such as Burnley (BB11) and Accrington (BB5) offer good potential for rental income, with affordable house prices and high demand from tenants. The popularity of Lancashire as a rental market is also on the rise, making it a promising location for investors seeking to expand their property portfolio.
For Homebuyers:
For homebuyers in Lancashire, the property market is showing steady growth in house prices. According to the latest data, the average house price in Lancashire is £185,000, with areas such as Preston (PR1) and Blackburn (BB1) seeing particularly high demand. However, there is still a good amount of stock available, providing homebuyers with a range of options to choose from. Rent prices in Lancashire are also on the rise, making buying a property a more attractive option for those looking to settle in the area.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Lancashire have been steadily increasing, with the average rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at £700 per month. Popular towns for renters include Lancaster (LA1) and Blackpool (FY1), where there is a mix of both affordable and luxury rental properties available. Availability of rental properties in Lancashire is relatively high, giving renters plenty of options to choose from. However, competition for rental properties in prime locations can be fierce, so it's advisable for renters to act quickly when a suitable property becomes available.
For Investors:
Investors looking to enter the property market in Lancashire will find plenty of opportunities for growth. The average rental yield in Lancashire is around 5.5%, making it an attractive option for buy-to-let investors. Areas such as Burnley (BB11) and Accrington (BB5) offer good potential for rental income, with affordable house prices and high demand from tenants. The popularity of Lancashire as a rental market is also on the rise, making it a promising location for investors seeking to expand their property portfolio.
Last updated on 31 May 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for OL8 4AN
Estimated yield for property investors
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Yield
The estimated yield for the OL8 4AN postcode area is %, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in OL8 4AN?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around OL8 4AN that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 November 2023 | £100,000 | 15 Napier Street West, Oldham, OL8 4AN | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £225,000 | 76 Merton Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4JF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 25 October 2023 | £105,000 | 280 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4JR | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 22 February 2024 | £140,000 | 710 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 19 January 2024 | £140,000 | 190 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25 October 2023 | £121,000 | 11 Collier Hill Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4NJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 01 February 2024 | £127,500 | 7 Incline Road, Oldham, OL8 4QW | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25 March 2024 | £120,000 | 31 Cardigan Road, Oldham, OL8 4SF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 04 November 2022 | £150,000 | 33 Barmouth Walk, Oldham, OL8 4SH | Terraced | Leasehold |
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| 23 November 2022 | £947 | 24 New Road, Oldham, OL8 1AY | Other | Freehold |
| 23 November 2022 | £947 | 24 New Road, Oldham, OL8 1AY | Other | Leasehold |
| 14 November 2023 | £126,000 | 10 Harper Street, Oldham, OL8 1BB | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 01 December 2023 | £115,000 | 11 Clydesdale Street, Oldham, OL8 1BT | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 15 March 2024 | £80,000 | 15 Mirfield Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1BW | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 23 February 2024 | £62,500 | 11 Meldrum Street, Oldham, OL8 1LX | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 08 February 2024 | £101,500 | 35 Kenyon Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1NP | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 29 November 2023 | £124,500 | 46 Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QD | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 24 January 2023 | £250,000 | 122 126 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Other | Leasehold |
| 06 December 2021 | £4,960,000 | Wickes Building Supplies Ltd Green Street, Oldham, OL8 1TA | Other | Freehold |
| 11 December 2023 | £53,000 | 21 Boston Street, Oldham, OL8 1XJ | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 04 October 2023 | £74,500 | 15 Mansfield Road, Oldham, OL8 2DA | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 10 November 2023 | £200,000 | 294 Abbey Hills Road, Oldham, OL8 2DH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 02 February 2024 | £200,000 | 76 Alt Lane, Oldham, OL8 2EN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 14 December 2023 | £129,950 | 11 Tanners Fold, Oldham, OL8 2NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 31 January 2023 | £130,000 | 9 Bankfield Drive, Oldham, OL8 2PR | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 19 December 2023 | £100,000 | 77 Reins Lee Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 08 March 2024 | £100,000 | 12 Rosary Close, Oldham, OL8 2SN | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 31 January 2024 | £240,000 | 7 Sunnybrow Close, Oldham, OL8 2SZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 29 February 2024 | £125,500 | 375 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BD | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 18 November 2022 | £68,000 | 39 Wyndale Road, Oldham, OL8 3DB | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 15 February 2024 | £127,000 | 9 Wyndale Road, Oldham, OL8 3DB | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 18 December 2023 | £145,000 | 206 Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 3DD | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 17 November 2023 | £150,000 | 5 Hemlock Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3DN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 27 June 2023 | £208,000 | 14 Stratford Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3DR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 10 November 2023 | £132,000 | 44 Brierley Street, Oldham, OL8 3DZ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 04 March 2024 | £135,000 | 724 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HW | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28 February 2024 | £175,000 | 26 Knott Lanes, Oldham, OL8 3JA | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 19 February 2024 | £160,000 | 48 Whitebank Road, Oldham, OL8 3JJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 05 July 2022 | £185,000 | 155 Elm Road, Oldham, OL8 3JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 12 December 2023 | £140,000 | 218 Limeside Road, Oldham, OL8 3LE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 07 March 2024 | £131,000 | 2d Lime Green Road, Oldham, OL8 3PG | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £102,500 | 8 Argus Street, Oldham, OL8 3RJ | Terraced | Leasehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around OL8 4AN during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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