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29 HOWGILL CRESCENT

OLDHAM, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER OL8 3WA

3 beds 2 baths 129 m² Listed 8 Jul 2021 (-1839d)

£349,950

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (OL8 3WA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER OL8 3WA |
| Price | £349,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £165,000 Dec 2007 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 29/01/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £462/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,550

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£50)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8114-7029-1990-6920-6976)

## Description

**** **** Kirkham Property are pleased to offer for sale this detached, spacious, family home that has been lovingly maintained by the current owners and ideally suited to the young and growing family.  Situated in a popular location close to well regarded local schools, transport links and only a short drive to the M62 motorway connections.  Internally the property comprises of: entrance vestibule, lounge, inner hallway with downstairs w.c., good size dining kitchen, three good size bedrooms, master en-suite and a family bathroom.  Externally there are gardens to both the front and rear with off road parking provided for by means of a driveway leading to a single integral garage to the front of the property.  The property benefits from uPVC double glazing and gas central heating.  Viewing is highly recommended.

**ENTRANCE** **HALLWAY** **** With front entrance door, tiled floor covering, radiator.

**LOUNGE** **11' 2" x 15' 0" (3.4m x 4.57m)** With front aspect uPVC double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor covering, coved ceiling, TV point, radiator.

**INNER** **HALLWAY** **** With tiled floor covering, door leading into the integral garage, radiator, staircase leading to the first floor.

**CLOAKROOM/WC** **** Fitted with a modern two piece suite in white comprising of: low level w.c., wash hand basin with vanity unit below, tiled floor covering, radiator, obscure uPVC double glazed window.

**DINING** **KITCHEN** **19' 6" x 9' 1" (5.94m x 2.77m)** A good size family area with a range of fitted wall and base units, worktops, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, splash back tiling, gas hob, integrated oven, stainless steel extractor fan, plumbed for an automatic washing machine, tiled floor covering, uPVC double glazed sliding patio door leading into the rear garden.

**LANDING** **** With uPVC double glazed window, fitted carpeting.

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 0" x 10' 0" (3.66m x 3.05m)** Double bedroom with front aspect uPVC double glazed window, laminate floor covering, radiator.

**ENSUITE** **** Fitted with a modern three piece suite in white comprising of: shower cubicle, low level w.c, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, heated chrome towel radiator.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **11' 6" x 9' 3" (3.51m x 2.82m)** Double bedroom with rear aspect uPVC double glazed window, laminate floor covering, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **9' 3" x 7' 9" (2.82m x 2.36m)** Double bedroom with rear aspect uPVC double glazed window, laminate floor covering, radiator.

**BATHROOM** **** Modern bathroom fitted with a three piece suite in white comprising of: panelled bath with mixer taps, low level w.c, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, low level w.c., part tiled walls, heated chrome towel radiator, obscure uPVC double glazed window.

**GARAGE** **** **** Integral garage with up and over door.

**EXTERNALLY** **** **** To the front of the property there is a garden with lawn area and a driveway leading to the integral garage providing off road parking and a further shared driveway parking to the side.  The enclosed rear garden has a lawn area and patio area.

**ADDITIONAL** **INFORMATION** **** TENURE: Freehold - Solicitor to confirm details.

COUNCIL BAND: D

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.

**AGENTS** **NOTE** **** Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars they are for guidance purposes only. Potential buyers should fully investigate any issues that maybe personally important to them prior to completion. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements. Fixtures and Fittings stated as included in the property are based on achieving the asking price.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/110129081/890499) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/110129081/890500) - EPC Front Page

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £165,000 | 20/12/2007 | Detached |
| 29 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £99,750 | 23/08/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE | £280,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 32 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £260,000 | 20/05/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 52 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £282,600 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 15 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE | £430,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 8 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE | £271,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 19 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £255,000 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 31 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £123,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 STRATFORD AVENUE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3DR | £185,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £217,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE | £325,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA | £285,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £237,100 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £298,200 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £311,709 (13 Detached, OL8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £825/mo
- **Realistic:** £917/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,009/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £91,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,605/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -24.4%
- **10y growth:** 98.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Oldham; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 34.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 90.7%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

129 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£165,000 Dec 2007

Price per m²

£4,605/m²

Local average

£311,709 (+12.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,347 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Detached Family Home
Three Double Bedrooms
Master Bedroom En-Suite
Fitted Dining Kitchen
uPVC DG & GCH
Gardens To Front & Rear
Driveway & Integral Garage
EPC Rating - C

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** Kirkham Property are pleased to offer for sale this detached, spacious, family home that has been lovingly maintained by the current owners and ideally suited to the young and growing family. Situated in a popular location close to well regarded local schools, transport links and only a short drive to the M62 motorway connections. Internally the property comprises of: entrance vestibule, lounge, inner hallway with downstairs w.c., good size dining kitchen, three good size bedrooms, master en-suite and a family bathroom. Externally there are gardens to both the front and rear with off road parking provided for by means of a driveway leading to a single integral garage to the front of the property. The property benefits from uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. Viewing is highly recommended.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY With front entrance door, tiled floor covering, radiator.

LOUNGE 11' 2" x 15' 0" (3.4m x 4.57m) With front aspect uPVC double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor covering, coved ceiling, TV point, radiator.

INNER HALLWAY With tiled floor covering, door leading into the integral garage, radiator, staircase leading to the first floor.

CLOAKROOM/WC Fitted with a modern two piece suite in white comprising of: low level w.c., wash hand basin with vanity unit below, tiled floor covering, radiator, obscure uPVC double glazed window.

DINING KITCHEN 19' 6" x 9' 1" (5.94m x 2.77m) A good size family area with a range of fitted wall and base units, worktops, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, splash back tiling, gas hob, integrated oven, stainless steel extractor fan, plumbed for an automatic washing machine, tiled floor covering, uPVC double glazed sliding patio door leading into the rear garden.

LANDING With uPVC double glazed window, fitted carpeting.

BEDROOM ONE 12' 0" x 10' 0" (3.66m x 3.05m) Double bedroom with front aspect uPVC double glazed window, laminate floor covering, radiator.

ENSUITE Fitted with a modern three piece suite in white comprising of: shower cubicle, low level w.c, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, heated chrome towel radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 11' 6" x 9' 3" (3.51m x 2.82m) Double bedroom with rear aspect uPVC double glazed window, laminate floor covering, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 9' 3" x 7' 9" (2.82m x 2.36m) Double bedroom with rear aspect uPVC double glazed window, laminate floor covering, radiator.

BATHROOM Modern bathroom fitted with a three piece suite in white comprising of: panelled bath with mixer taps, low level w.c, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, low level w.c., part tiled walls, heated chrome towel radiator, obscure uPVC double glazed window.

GARAGE Integral garage with up and over door.

EXTERNALLY To the front of the property there is a garden with lawn area and a driveway leading to the integral garage providing off road parking and a further shared driveway parking to the side. The enclosed rear garden has a lawn area and patio area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TENURE: Freehold - Solicitor to confirm details.

COUNCIL BAND: D

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.

AGENTS NOTE ** Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars they are for guidance purposes only. Potential buyers should fully investigate any issues that maybe personally important to them prior to completion. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements. Fixtures and Fittings stated as included in the property are based on achieving the asking price.

Listed by

Chadderton

Kirkham Property

Reference: 110129081

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 29/01/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/01/2014

Expiry date: 29/01/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £462/year

Potential heating cost: £412/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,550

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

Price history

65% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/12/2007 (18 years ago)	£165,000	+65.4%
Sold	23/08/2002 (23 years ago)	£99,750	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
11 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE	£280,000	05/12/2025	Detached
Same street 32 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA	£260,000	20/05/2024	Detached
Same street 52 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA	£282,600	16/12/2022	Detached
15 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE	£430,000	09/12/2022	Detached
8 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE	£271,000	28/09/2022	Detached
Same street 19 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA	£255,000	24/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 31 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA	£123,000	25/05/2022	Semi-detached
27 STRATFORD AVENUE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3DR	£185,000	26/04/2022	Detached
Same street 37 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA	£217,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
7 HOWARDIAN CLOSE, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WE	£325,000	23/03/2022	Detached
Same street 22 HOWGILL CRESCENT, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 3WA	£285,000	23/11/2021	Detached

Street average: £237,100 (6 sales)

Area average: £298,200 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -24.4%

10y growth 98.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Oldham. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.9%

5y (index) 34.3%

10y (index) 90.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Oldham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £825/mo

Realistic £917/mo

Optimistic £1,009/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Oldham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View OL8 3WA

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Copster Hill, Hollins Road / near Copster Place	0.1 miles
Shop	Volksmaster Van Centre	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Copster Hill, Hollins Road / near Crofton Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Candy Melts	0.1 miles
Hospital	The Christie at Oldham	1.9 miles
Hospital	SpaMedica Oldham	2.1 miles
Train station	Moston	2.3 miles
Train station	Ashton-under-Lyne	2.5 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	5.8 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus)	5.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Criminal damage and arson	1
Other crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
The Hathershaw College	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 13 May 2016
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 8 Jan 2020
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Jan 2023
Hulme Grammar School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Coppice Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 20 May 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%

Max investor price (0.8%) £114,625

Target investor price (1%) £91,700

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).