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35 COTSWOLD AVENUE

OLDHAM, SHAW, GREATER MANCHESTER OL2 7RF

3 beds 1 baths 829 sq ft Listed 13 Apr 2017 (-3348d)

£189,950

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (OL2 7RF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 35 COTSWOLD AVENUE, OLDHAM, SHAW, GREATER MANCHESTER OL2 7RF |
| Price | £189,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 77 m² |
| Last sold | £184,500 Jul 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/04/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £1,160/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,620

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8383-7124-5530-8140-6992)

## Description

**** **** Nestled in a much sought after location of High Crompton is this three bedroom, detached, family home within walking distance of good local junior and senior schools. The living accommodation comprises: entrance hall, bedroom, kitchen/dining room and lounge to the ground floor with two fitted bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor. Off road parking is by means of a garage. There is a good sized private rear garden. Just a short drive to Shaw centre and its amenities as well as the Metrolink station.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** With uPVC double glazed entrance door, staircase leading to the first floor, under stairs storage, solid wood floor.

**BEDROOM** **10' 9" x 9' 0" (3.28m x 2.74m)** With laminate floor covering, radiator, uPVC double glazed window with blinds.

**KITCHEN/DNING** **ROOM** **16' 1" x 9' 3" (4.9m x 2.82m)** With fitted wall and base units, work tops, electric oven and hob, sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, plumbed for washing machine, tiled splash backs, tiled/laminate floor, two uPVC double glazed windows with blinds.

**LOUNGE** **15' 9" x 11' 9" (4.8m x 3.58m)** With inset electric fire, wall lights, solid wood floor, two radiators, dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows with blinds.

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** With eaves storage, fitted carpeting.

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 4" x 8' 0" (3.76m x 2.44m)** With fitted wardrobes, fitted carpeting, radiator, 2 x uPVC double glazed window with blinds.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **13' 8" x 7' 6" (4.17m x 2.29m)** With double wardrobes, fitted carpeting, radiator, uPVC double glazed window with blinds.

**BATHROOM** **7' 8" x 7' 6" (2.34m x 2.29m)** With three piece suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level w.c., shower over the bath, tiled floor, tiled walls, chrome radiator, uPVC double glazed obscure window.

**GARAGE** **19' 3" x 9' 0" (5.87m x 2.74m)** With combi boiler, light, power, roller door.

**EXTERNALLY** **** There is a good sized, private, rear garden extending to the side and front of the property with raised lawn, block paved patio, water supply.

**ADDITIONAL** **INFORMATION** **** TENURE: Leasehold, Solicitor to confirm details.

COUNCIL BAND:D

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/65781428/510636) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/65781428/510642) - EPC Front Page

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7884476
- **Address:** 35 Cotswold Avenue, Shaw, OL2 7RF
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/12/2010
- **Work Completed:** 29/11/2010
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11912361
- **Address:** 35 Cotswold Avenue, Shaw, OL2 7RF
- **Certificate Issued:** 31/10/2016
- **Work Completed:** 23/08/2016
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 35 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £184,500 | 17/07/2017 | Semi-detached |
| 35 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £120,000 | 28/11/2003 | Semi-detached |
| 35 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £51,000 | 02/10/1998 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 CHILTERN CLOSE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RL | £499,950 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 33 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF | £353,750 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| 3 THE PENTLANDS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RN | £599,950 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WESTDOWN GARDENS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7PW | £369,950 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 7 THE GABRIELS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7HU | £460,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |
| 5 THE GABRIELS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7HU | £450,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 MILLBRAE GARDENS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7HQ | £320,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £436,229 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £362,686 (26 Detached, OL2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -47.6%

## 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):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Farrowdale Avenue, OL2 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £307/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.7%

*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:** £2,467/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.7%
- **10y growth:** 62.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 86.6%

## 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

77 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£184,500 Jul 2017

Price per m²

£2,467/m²

Local average

£362,686 (-47.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,040 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Property
Three Bedrooms, One G.F.
Garage
Private Rear Garden
Sought After Location
Close to Local Schools
GCH/Dbl Glaizng/ Alarm
EPC Rating-E

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

** Nestled in a much sought after location of High Crompton is this three bedroom, detached, family home within walking distance of good local junior and senior schools. The living accommodation comprises: entrance hall, bedroom, kitchen/dining room and lounge to the ground floor with two fitted bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor. Off road parking is by means of a garage. There is a good sized private rear garden. Just a short drive to Shaw centre and its amenities as well as the Metrolink station.

ENTRANCE HALL With uPVC double glazed entrance door, staircase leading to the first floor, under stairs storage, solid wood floor.

BEDROOM 10' 9" x 9' 0" (3.28m x 2.74m) With laminate floor covering, radiator, uPVC double glazed window with blinds.

KITCHEN/DNING ROOM 16' 1" x 9' 3" (4.9m x 2.82m) With fitted wall and base units, work tops, electric oven and hob, sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, plumbed for washing machine, tiled splash backs, tiled/laminate floor, two uPVC double glazed windows with blinds.

LOUNGE 15' 9" x 11' 9" (4.8m x 3.58m) With inset electric fire, wall lights, solid wood floor, two radiators, dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows with blinds.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With eaves storage, fitted carpeting.

BEDROOM ONE 12' 4" x 8' 0" (3.76m x 2.44m) With fitted wardrobes, fitted carpeting, radiator, 2 x uPVC double glazed window with blinds.

BEDROOM TWO 13' 8" x 7' 6" (4.17m x 2.29m) With double wardrobes, fitted carpeting, radiator, uPVC double glazed window with blinds.

BATHROOM 7' 8" x 7' 6" (2.34m x 2.29m) With three piece suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level w.c., shower over the bath, tiled floor, tiled walls, chrome radiator, uPVC double glazed obscure window.

GARAGE 19' 3" x 9' 0" (5.87m x 2.74m) With combi boiler, light, power, roller door.

EXTERNALLY There is a good sized, private, rear garden extending to the side and front of the property with raised lawn, block paved patio, water supply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ** TENURE: Leasehold, Solicitor to confirm details.

COUNCIL BAND:D

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.

Listed by

Shaw

Kirkham Property

Reference: 65781428

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/04/2017

Expiry date: 09/04/2027

Current heating cost: £1,160/year

Potential heating cost: £718/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,620

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7884476

Property Details

Street: 35 Cotswold Avenue

Town: Shaw

Postcode: OL2 7RF

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/12/2010

Work Completed: 29/11/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11912361

Property Details

Street: 35 Cotswold Avenue

Town: Shaw

Postcode: OL2 7RF

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 31/10/2016

Work Completed: 23/08/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

262% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	17/07/2017 (8 years ago)	£184,500	+53.8%
Sold	28/11/2003 (22 years ago)	£120,000	+135.3%
Sold	02/10/1998 (27 years ago)	£51,000	—

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
29 CHILTERN CLOSE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RL	£499,950	10/12/2025	Detached
33 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF	£353,750	30/08/2024	Detached
3 THE PENTLANDS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RN	£599,950	28/03/2022	Detached
2 WESTDOWN GARDENS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7PW	£369,950	11/03/2022	Detached
7 THE GABRIELS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7HU	£460,000	28/02/2022	Detached
5 THE GABRIELS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7HU	£450,000	30/09/2021	Detached
2 MILLBRAE GARDENS, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7HQ	£320,000	16/08/2021	Detached

Area average: £436,229 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.7%

10y growth 62.2%

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

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 32.4%

10y (index) 86.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £824/mo

Realistic £915/mo

Optimistic £1,007/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 OL2 7RF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rushcroft, Grampian Way / near Long Rushes	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Rushcroft, southbound Rushcroft Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Londis	0.2 miles
Shop	Top Shop Convenience Store	0.4 miles
Hospital	SpaMedica Oldham	2.1 miles
Hospital	The Christie at Oldham	2.2 miles
Train station	Rochdale	2.6 miles
Train station	Castleton	2.9 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	8.6 miles
University	University of Law	9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 1 May 2012
The Crompton House Church of England Academy	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 28 May 2015
Beal Vale Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2024
Rushcroft Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2012
Crompton Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2019

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
3 Bed Bungalow, Farrowdale Avenue, OL2	£1,200/mo	3	0.66 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.63%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 7.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.2×

Monthly cashflow £307/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.7%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).