# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (OL12 6JH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 32 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER OL12 6JH | | Price | £239,995 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £236,500 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 10/10/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,515/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,900 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - A2 (£850 - £1,500) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9340-2769-6400-2894-0275) ## Description SPACIOUS SINGLE STORY LIVING Welcome to Heights Avenue, Rochdale - a charming link detached bungalow that offers comfortable single storey living in a peaceful setting. This lovely property boasts two reception rooms, ideal for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with your loved ones. With two cosy bedrooms, there's plenty of space for a small family or guests to stay over. The modern kitchen is a highlight of this home, featuring sleek decor and top-of-the-line appliances that will surely inspire your inner chef. Imagine preparing delicious meals while enjoying the convenience and style of this well-designed space. Step outside to discover a spacious and well-kept rear garden, perfect for enjoying a morning cup of tea or hosting summer barbecues with friends. The tranquillity of this private plot on a quiet estate provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located in a desirable area, this property offers easy access to local amenities, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone's throw away. Whether you're looking to run errands, dine out, or simply take a leisurely stroll, this location has it all. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this bungalow your new home. Experience the comfort, convenience, and charm that Heights Avenue has to offer. **Ground Floor** - **Entrance** - UPVC double glazed door to porch. **Porch** - 1.50m x 1.35m (4'11 x 4'5) - UPVC double glazed window, tiled floor and door to hall. **Hall** - 3.40m x 1.52m (11'2 x 5') - Central heating radiator, doors to two bedrooms, reception room and shower room. **Reception Room** - 5.26m x 4.80m (17'3 x 15'9) - UPVC double glazed French doors to rear garden, central heating radiator, coving, electric fire with decorative surround, television point and door to kitchen. **Kitchen** - 3.96m x 2.92m (13' x 9'7) - UPVC double glazed window, range of ivory wall and base units, quartz work tops, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, single oven in a high rise unit, four ring gas hob with tiled splash back and extractor fan, plumbed for a dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer, LED spotlights and door to conservatory. **Conservatory** - 4.04m x 2.74m (13'3 x 9') - UPVC double glazed windows, central heating radiator, laminate base units, laminate work top, plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled floor and UPVC double glazed door leading to steps to rear garden. **Bedroom One** - 3.63m x 3.35m (11'11 x 11') - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, coving, LED spotlights and fitted wardrobes. **Bedroom Two** - 3.58m x 3.45m (11'9 x 11'4) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, coving and fitted wardrobes. **Shower Room** - 2.39m x 2.26m (7'10 x 7'5) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating towel rail, vanity top wash basin with mixer taps, dual flush WC, direct feed shower enclosure, tiled elevation, LED spotlights, extractor fan and tiled floor. **Garage** - 7.32m x 2.44m (24' x 8') - UPVC double glazed door, frosted window and up and over garage door. **External** - **Rear And Side** - Enclosed Indian stone paved patio with a laid to lawn garden, bedding areas, mature shrubs, tree, one timber shed and one composite shed, greenhouse, electric point and water tap. **Front** - Block paved drive, access to garage, laid to lawn garden, bedding areas with mature shrubs. ## Property Photos - ![4.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415699) - 4.jpg - ![6.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415700) - 6.jpg - ![DSC02280.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415701) - DSC02280.jpg - ![DSC02265.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415702) - DSC02265.jpg - ![1.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415703) - 1.jpg - ![2.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415705) - 2.jpg - ![7.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415706) - 7.jpg - ![3.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415708) - 3.jpg - ![DSC02260.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415710) - DSC02260.jpg - ![DSC02257.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415712) - DSC02257.jpg - ![DSC02261.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415714) - DSC02261.jpg - ![11.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415716) - 11.jpg - ![9.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415718) - 9.jpg - ![8.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415720) - 8.jpg - ![10.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415722) - 10.jpg - ![5.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415724) - 5.jpg - ![DSC02258.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415726) - DSC02258.jpg - ![DSC02259.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415728) - DSC02259.jpg - ![DSC02262.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415730) - DSC02262.jpg - ![DSC02279.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415732) - DSC02279.jpg - ![DSC02284.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415734) - DSC02284.jpg - ![DSC02285.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415736) - DSC02285.jpg - ![DSC02287.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415738) - DSC02287.jpg - ![DSC02289.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415740) - DSC02289.jpg - ![DSC02293.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415742) - DSC02293.jpg - ![DSC02294.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415744) - DSC02294.jpg - ![DSC02297.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415746) - DSC02297.jpg - ![DSC02298.jpg](/listings/photos/153665717/415747) - DSC02298.jpg ## Floorplans - ![32 Heights Avenue, Rochdale - all floors.JPG](/listings/photos/153665717/415749) - 32 Heights Avenue, Rochdale - all floors.JPG ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/153665717/415751) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10952050 - **Address:** 32 Heights Avenue, ROCHDALE, OL12 6JH - **Certificate Issued:** 27/04/2015 - **Work Completed:** 07/04/2015 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4175888 - **Address:** 32 Heights Avenue, ROCHDALE, OL12 6JH - **Certificate Issued:** 31/10/2006 - **Work Completed:** 19/10/2006 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #11586062 - **Address:** 32 Heights Avenue, ROCHDALE, OL12 6JH - **Certificate Issued:** 25/04/2016 - **Work Completed:** 31/03/2016 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 32 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH | £236,500 | 28/03/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £210,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 21 MIZZY ROAD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HW | £210,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 67 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £224,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 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 | | [Same street] 129 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH | £335,000 | 01/06/2023 | 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 | | [Same street] 81 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH | £175,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 58 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH | £289,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached | | 3 HAWLEY GREEN, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6ET | £190,000 | 20/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 FALINGE FOLD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6LE | £178,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 SHAWCLOUGH ROAD, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6LG | £240,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 47 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £192,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 LEASIDE CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6PD | £180,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £214,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 105 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH | £1,448 | 07/04/2022 | Other | | 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 | | 5 HEIGHTS CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JJ | £267,500 | 23/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 57 HEIGHTS AVENUE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6JH | £142,000 | 09/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 44 AUGUSTA CLOSE, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL12 6HT | £168,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £188,490 (5 sales) **Area average:** £197,444 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £217,058 (47 Semi-detached, OL12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +10.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Rochdale). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £744/mo - **Realistic:** £827/mo - **Optimistic:** £910/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Duke St, OL12 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Industry Road, OL12 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Beaufort Street, OL12 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Whitworth Road, OL12 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Whitehall Street, OL16 | £775/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Bury Road, OL11 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £917/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000 *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 £900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-160/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.8% *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:** £2,727/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 38.7% - **10y growth:** 67.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Rochdale; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.4% - **5y growth (index):** 37.1% - **10y growth (index):** 87.2% ## 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)