# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (OL2 7RF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 13 COTSWOLD AVENUE, OLDHAM, SHAW, GREATER MANCHESTER OL2 7RF |
| Price | £249,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 62 m² |
| Last sold | £245,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/10/2034
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,955

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£55)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2894-3943-2200-0254-1204)

## Description

This well-maintained two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow features an open-plan dining kitchen, providing a spacious and welcoming layout. The property briefly comprises an entrance hall, lounge, open-plan dining kitchen, two bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes, and a modern shower room. Externally, the property benefits from a driveway offering off-street parking and a detached garage complete with power. The well-developed and manicured gardens further enhance the home's appeal. Located close to Shaw Town, this property enjoys easy access to a wide range of amenities, including local independent shops, pubs, bars, restaurants, and the popular Metrolink station. Offered for sale with NO CHAIN, this bungalow is realistically priced and ready for its new owners to move straight in and make it their own. Viewing is highly recommended.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/158391977/510557) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £245,000 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 SALISBURY STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7NJ | £80,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 28 LONG RUSHES, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QL | £210,000 | 03/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 146 TRENT ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QR | £160,000 | 25/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 33 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £353,750 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| 26 CHEVIOTS ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QS | £268,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 HIGHLANDS ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RD | £230,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 CHEVIOTS ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QS | £225,000 | 16/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 CHILTERN CLOSE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RL | £252,500 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 135 TRENT ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QU | £235,000 | 30/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 RUSHCROFT ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7PR | £265,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 NORWOOD CLOSE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QZ | £100,000 | 04/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £150,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £950 | 25/09/2023 | Other |
| 15 GRAMPIAN WAY, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RA | £178,000 | 15/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £242,500 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £950 | 06/01/2023 | Other |
| 19 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QX | £230,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 NORWOOD CLOSE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QZ | £200,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 HIGHLANDS ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RD | £245,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 NORTH DOWNS ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RJ | £222,500 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 NORWOOD CLOSE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QZ | £250,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CHILTERN CLOSE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RL | £171,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QX | £225,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 GRAMPIAN WAY, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RA | £199,000 | 12/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7QY | £249,950 | 22/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £950 | 16/08/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 5 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £950 | 11/08/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 11 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £950 | 14/07/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 3 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £950 | 23/06/2022 | Other |

**Street average:** £83,550 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £209,798 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £247,899 (65 Semi-detached, OL2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Oldham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £824/mo
- **Realistic:** £915/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,007/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Rochdale Road, OL2 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Brunswick Street, OL2 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Tudor St, OL2 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Oxford Street, OL2 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Farrow Street, OL2 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Lees Street, OL2 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Provident Street, OL2 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Durden Mews, OL2 | £720/mo | 2 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Oldham, OL2 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £876/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-199/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,031/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 31.3%
- **10y growth:** 78.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Oldham; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 34.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 93.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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