# 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 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/165788006/1812977) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/165788006/1812978) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/165788006/1812979) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/165788006/1812980) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/165788006/1812981) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/165788006/1812982) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/165788006/1812983) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/165788006/1812984) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/165788006/1812985) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/165788006/1812986) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/165788006/1812987) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/165788006/1812988) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/165788006/1812989) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/165788006/1812990) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/165788006/1812991) - Photo 2 ## 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)