# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (OL11 5WE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14 GALBRAITH WAY, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER OL11 5WE | | Price | £750,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £750,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,875/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,000 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0291-3052-0203-9475-2200) ## Description An exceptional opportunity to acquire this luxurious five-bedroom detached family home, occupying a prime position on one of Norden's most sought-after developments. Offering approximately 2,500sqft of high-specification living space, this beautifully appointed property has been finished to an impeccable standard with no expense spared, delivering a turnkey home ideal for modern family life. The ground floor accommodation comprises a welcoming porch leading into a spacious entrance hall, a stylish guest WC, an elegant lounge, and a separate formal dining room. A spacious conservatory provides panoramic views over the landscaped rear garden whilst seamlessly connecting to outside. The heart of the home is a stunning open-plan family living kitchen, complete with bespoke cabinetry, corian worktops, premium integrated appliances, central island, and relaxed seating area. A separate 'boot room' offers additional storage and laundry space. Upstairs, the property boasts five well-proportioned bedrooms, including four doubles, with three featuring their own high-spec en-suites. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, all of which are tastefully decorated to the highest standard. Outside, the rear garden is an entertainer's dream, professionally landscaped and featuring a pergola-covered luxury hot tub, ambient lighting, and stylish paving. To the front, a substantial driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to an integral double garage with electric door access, power and lighting. Situated within walking distance of Norden village and its excellent amenities, this home also benefits from easy access to scenic countryside walks, top-performing local schools, and excellent transport links including the M62 motorway. Rarely do homes of this quality become available in such a desirable location - early viewing is highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![House](/listings/photos/169291502/995310) - House - ![Family Living Kitchen](/listings/photos/169291502/995311) - Family Living Kitchen - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/169291502/995312) - Conservatory - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/169291502/995313) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/169291502/995314) - Rear Garden - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/169291502/995315) - Entrance Hall - ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/169291502/995316) - Downstairs WC - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/169291502/995317) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/169291502/995318) - Lounge - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/169291502/995319) - Dining Room - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/169291502/995320) - Conservatory - ![Family Living Kitchen](/listings/photos/169291502/995321) - Family Living Kitchen - ![Family Living Kitchen](/listings/photos/169291502/995322) - Family Living Kitchen - ![Family Living Kitchen](/listings/photos/169291502/995323) - Family Living Kitchen - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/169291502/995324) - Utility Room - ![Landing](/listings/photos/169291502/995325) - Landing - ![Principle Suite](/listings/photos/169291502/995326) - Principle Suite - ![Principle Suite](/listings/photos/169291502/995327) - Principle Suite - ![En-Suite Bathroom](/listings/photos/169291502/995328) - En-Suite Bathroom - ![En-Suite Bathroom](/listings/photos/169291502/995329) - En-Suite Bathroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/169291502/995330) - Bedroom Two - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/169291502/995331) - Rear Garden - ![Bedroom Two En-Suite](/listings/photos/169291502/995332) - Bedroom Two En-Suite - ![Bedroom Two En-Suite](/listings/photos/169291502/995333) - Bedroom Two En-Suite - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/169291502/995334) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/169291502/995335) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Three En-Suite](/listings/photos/169291502/995336) - Bedroom Three En-Suite - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/169291502/995337) - Bedroom Four - ![Bedroom Five/Study](/listings/photos/169291502/995338) - Bedroom Five/Study - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/169291502/995339) - Family Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/169291502/995340) - Rear Garden - ![Sun Terrace](/listings/photos/169291502/995341) - Sun Terrace - ![Pergola/Hot Tub](/listings/photos/169291502/995342) - Pergola/Hot Tub ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/169291502/995343) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/169291502/995344) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 GALBRAITH WAY, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5WE | £750,000 | 06/02/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 BANKFIELD LANE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5RJ | £327,500 | 27/11/2025 | Detached | | 27 NORFORD WAY, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QS | £710,000 | 12/11/2025 | Detached | | 5 MEREBANK CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5WG | £562,000 | 31/10/2025 | Detached | | 49 NEWHOUSE CRESCENT, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5RR | £392,000 | 31/07/2025 | Detached | | 40 NEWHOUSE CRESCENT, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5RR | £435,000 | 04/07/2025 | Detached | | 11 SPRING BANK LANE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5SE | £860,000 | 20/06/2025 | Detached | | 2 INCHFIELD CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5SB | £330,000 | 21/02/2025 | Detached | | 7 BRAMLEY ROAD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QN | £360,000 | 20/12/2024 | Detached | | 11 NEWHOUSE CRESCENT, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5RW | £360,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | 37 NORFORD WAY, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QS | £480,000 | 14/10/2023 | Detached | | 7A SPRING BANK LANE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5SE | £530,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 8 NORFORD WAY, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QS | £545,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached | | 151 ELMSFIELD AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5XA | £225,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 GALBRAITH WAY, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5WE | £492,500 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 7 BRAMLEY ROAD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QN | £350,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | CARR HOLME FURBARN ROAD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QR | £928,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 41 BANKFIELD LANE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5RS | £355,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 2 MINORCA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5RP | £320,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 14 NORFORD WAY, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QS | £685,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 101 CLAY LANE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5QW | £355,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 8 MERCER LANE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL11 5RN | £270,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £492,500 (1 sale) **Area average:** £468,975 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £427,757 (37 Detached, OL11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +75.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Rochdale). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £746/mo - **Realistic:** £829/mo - **Optimistic:** £912/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodgate Avenue, OL11 | £1,750/mo | 5 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *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 £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 35.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,404/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.7% *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:** £3,866/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 38.8% - **10y growth:** 101.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Rochdale; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5% - **5y growth (index):** 36.8% - **10y growth (index):** 85.9% ## 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)