1 Helsby Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4SQ
About 1 Helsby Close
1 Helsby Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Springhead, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 4SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 96 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 sits 53.4% above the 2016 sale of £184,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 40.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (August 2016). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Dec 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
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Planning history
1 Helsby Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£283,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 20 years.
£184,500
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
18 August 2016Most recent
£184,500
+11.8%over 6 years30 November 2009
£165,000
+135.9%over 9 years11 June 2000
£69,950
+6.8%over 3 years4 July 1996
£65,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 4SQ: £161,000 (2020–2009).
Nearby sales in OL4 4SQ
7 Helsby Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4SQ
Sold Jun 2020
£147,50012 Helsby Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4SQ
Sold Sept 2018
£189,9506 Helsby Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4SQ
Sold Dec 2017
£167,00010 Helsby Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4SQ
Sold Sept 2016
£136,9003 Helsby Close, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4SQ
Sold Oct 2009
£161,000
Versus other Helsby Close homes
On habitable rooms, 1 Helsby Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,922
Street avg £1,876
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Walker's Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Springhead Infant and Nursery School. 29 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB

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40.1dB







