Sold STC Semi-detached

15 BENCH CARR

ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER OL12 0QU

2 beds 1 baths 68 m² Listed 15 Aug 2025 (-375d)

£200,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (OL12 0QU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 BENCH CARR, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER OL12 0QU |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £210,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/10/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,028/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,180

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- C (£20 - £40)
- E (£240 - £280)
- F (£130 - £180)
- G (£220 - £250)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4590-4502-0122-3597-3053)

## Description

Andrew Kelly and Associates are delighted to offer for sale this excellent TWO BEDROOM semi-detached property, which is presented to a high standard throughout. The home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, minutes from the centre of Rochdale in the popular location of Shawclough / Cronkeyshaw close to Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Falinge Park and Rochdale Infirmary benefitting from excellent transport links with easy access to all shops, schools and local amenities. The home enjoys gas central heating and double glazing throughout. The accommodation comprises briefly of an entrance porch, hallway, large lounge and a kitchen/dining room. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and a three piece shower room. Externally to the front is a well-maintained lawn garden and a large driveway with space for several cars running down the side of the property. To the rear is a detached garage and a, stone flagged garden.

VIEWINGS ON THIS FANTASTIC SEMI-DETACHED HOME, COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT IS ON OFFER.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165788006/1812992) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![NEW EPC LINK](/listings/photos/165788006/1812993) - NEW EPC LINK

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 BENCH CARR, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 0QU | £210,000 | 06/03/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £210,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 32 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH | £236,500 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 MIZZY ROAD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HW | £210,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 BENCH CARR, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 0QU | £200,000 | 22/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 67 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £224,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 BENCH CARR, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 0QU | £190,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 51 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £172,500 | 02/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JL | £172,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 ALICIA DRIVE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JW | £210,000 | 13/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £185,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £192,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £214,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 ALICIA DRIVE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JW | £165,000 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 ALICIA DRIVE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JW | £186,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £195,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £198,083 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £220,195 (55 Semi-detached, OL12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £752/mo
- **Realistic:** £836/mo
- **Optimistic:** £920/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £83,600

*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:** £2,941/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 27%
- **10y growth:** 85.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Rochdale; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5%
- **5y growth (index):** 35.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 83.4%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

68 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£210,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,941/m²

Local average

£220,195 (-9.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,904 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

SEMI DETACHED
TWO BEDROOMS (PREVIOUSLY THREE)
LARGE LOUNGE
MODERN DINING KITCHEN
SHOWER ROOM
UPVC DG AND GCH
GARDENS FRONT AND REAR
DRIVEWAY PARKING
DETACHED GARAGE
VIEWING ESSENTIAL

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

WELL-PRESENTED THROUGHOUT, TWO BEDROOM (PREVIOUSLY THREE) SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION WITH GARDENS TO THE FRONT AND REAR, A DETACHED GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY, SITUATED CLOSE TO SHAWCLOUGH AND HEALEY DELL NATURE RESERVE.
Andrew Kelly and Associates are delighted to offer for sale this excellent TWO BEDROOM semi-detached property, which is presented to a high standard throughout. The home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, minutes from the centre of Rochdale in the popular location of Shawclough / Cronkeyshaw close to Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Falinge Park and Rochdale Infirmary benefitting from excellent transport links with easy access to all shops, schools and local amenities. The home enjoys gas central heating and double glazing throughout. The accommodation comprises briefly of an entrance porch, hallway, large lounge and a kitchen/dining room. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and a three piece shower room. Externally to the front is a well-maintained lawn garden and a large driveway with space for several cars running down the side of the property. To the rear is a detached garage and a, stone flagged garden.
VIEWINGS ON THIS FANTASTIC SEMI-DETACHED HOME, COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT IS ON OFFER.

Listed by

Rochdale and Surrounding

Agents Supply Ltd T/A Andrew Kelly and Associates

Reference: 165788006

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/10/2025

Expiry date: 09/10/2035

Current heating cost: £1,028/year

Potential heating cost: £910/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,180

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£20 - £40)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£240 - £280)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£130 - £180)
Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

NEW EPC LINK

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/03/2026 (5 months ago)	£210,000	—

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
42 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT	£210,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
32 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH	£236,500	28/03/2025	Semi-detached
21 MIZZY ROAD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HW	£210,000	07/02/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 23 BENCH CARR, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 0QU	£200,000	22/11/2024	Semi-detached
67 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT	£224,000	15/12/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 10 BENCH CARR, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 0QU	£190,000	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
51 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT	£172,500	02/11/2023	Semi-detached
10 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JL	£172,000	04/08/2023	Semi-detached
4 ALICIA DRIVE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JW	£210,000	13/01/2023	Semi-detached
31 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT	£185,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
47 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT	£192,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
24 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT	£214,000	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
16 ALICIA DRIVE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JW	£165,000	16/12/2021	Semi-detached
14 ALICIA DRIVE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JW	£186,000	10/12/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £195,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £198,083 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27%

10y growth 85.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Rochdale. Series: Semi-detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 5%

5y (index) 35.9%

10y (index) 83.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £752/mo

Realistic £836/mo

Optimistic £920/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rochdale.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £576/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View OL12 0QU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Falinge Road/Falinge High School	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Whitehall Street/Mizzy Road	0.2 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.4 miles
Shop	Lidl	0.5 miles
Train station	Rochdale	1.2 miles
Hospital	Birch Hill Hospital	2.0 miles
Train station	Smithy Bridge	2.1 miles
Hospital	SpaMedica Oldham	5.2 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	10.0 miles
University	University of Law	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Brownhill School	Other	0.1 miles	Requires improvement — 13 Nov 2023
Falinge Park High School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 9 Oct 2013
Howard Street Nursery School	Nursery	0.3 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
Spotland Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 24 Sep 2024
Rochdale Islamic Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 6 Feb 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.42%

Max investor price (0.8%) £104,500

Target investor price (1%) £83,600

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).