# 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Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 29/01/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £462/year - **Est.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.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890466) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890470) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890474) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890477) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890479) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890482) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890483) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890484) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890485) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890487) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890488) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890489) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890490) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890491) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890496) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890497) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/110129081/890498) ## 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)