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10 COTSWOLD AVENUE

OLDHAM, SHAW, GREATER MANCHESTER OL2 7RF

3 beds 2 baths 764 sq ft Listed 9 Jan 2026 (-155d)

£290,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (937 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

71 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£150,000 Sep 2023

Price per m²

£4,085/m²

Local average

£362,686 (-20%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,040 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Finished to an exceptionally high specification throughout
  • Contemporary open-plan living with feature media wall and fireplace
  • High-end modern kitchen with integrated appliances and bi-fold doors to the garden
  • Stylish bathrooms and en-suite finished with premium fittings and tiling
  • Striking spiral staircase adding character and architectural appeal
  • Sought-after Shaw location with excellent transport links and local amenities nearby

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

An exceptional, high-specification home finished to an outstanding standard throughout, offering contemporary open-plan living, a luxury kitchen with bi-fold doors, stylish bathrooms and a striking spiral staircase. Vacant and offered with no onward chain, the property is ready for immediate occupation. Ideally located on Cotswold Avenue in Shaw, close to excellent transport links and local amenities, this is a turnkey home that truly stands out from the crowd.

Located on Cotswold Avenue, Shaw, this exceptional home offers contemporary living finished to an outstanding standard throughout. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully presented, the property combines modern style with practical family living in one of Shaw’s most convenient residential locations.

Upon entering, you are immediately struck by the quality of finish. The spacious living accommodation is flooded with natural light and features stylish flooring, clean modern lines and a high-spec media wall with feature fireplace, creating a warm yet contemporary focal point. The open-plan layout flows seamlessly into the stunning kitchen, which has been finished to an extremely high specification with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances, quality worktops and modern lighting. Bi-fold doors open directly onto the rear garden, ideal for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living.

The property offers well-proportioned bedrooms finished with neutral décor and quality flooring, providing calm and versatile spaces suitable for families or professionals. The principal bedroom benefits from a beautifully appointed en-suite, while the main bathroom and additional shower room are finished with modern tiling, high-quality fittings and a clean, hotel-style feel.

A standout feature of the home is the striking spiral staircase leading to the upper level, adding both character and architectural interest while maximising space. The layout has been carefully considered to provide flexible living accommodation that suits modern lifestyles.

Externally, the property enjoys an attractive frontage and a private rear garden, ideal for relaxing, entertaining or family use. The outdoor space has been neatly landscaped, offering a low-maintenance yet practical area.

Cotswold Avenue is well positioned within Shaw, offering excellent access to a wide range of local amenities including shops, supermarkets, cafés, schools and leisure facilities. Shaw town centre is just a short distance away, providing everyday conveniences and a friendly community feel. For commuters, the property benefits from excellent transport links, with Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop nearby offering direct access into Manchester, as well as easy road connections to the M62 and surrounding areas.

Finished to a very high specification and ready to move straight into, this outstanding home must be viewed to fully appreciate the quality, space and lifestyle on offer.

Listed by

Rochdale

Cowell & Norford

Reference: 87485415

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/04/2025

Expiry date: 20/04/2035

Current heating cost: £494/year

Potential heating cost: £494/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16891596 Recent

Property Details

Street: 10 Cotswold Avenue

Town: Shaw

Postcode: OL2 7RF

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 20/07/2025

Work Completed: 26/06/2025

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

213% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/09/2023 (2 years ago) £150,000 +212.5%
Sold 12/11/1999 (26 years ago) £48,000

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
Same street 13 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £245,000 07/03/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 33 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £353,750 30/08/2024 Detached
Same street 14 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £950 25/09/2023 Other
Same street 15 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £242,500 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 23 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £950 06/01/2023 Other
Same street 6 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £950 16/08/2022 Other
Same street 5 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £950 11/08/2022 Other
Same street 11 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £950 14/07/2022 Other
Same street 3 COTSWOLD AVENUE, SHAW, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL2 7RF £950 23/06/2022 Other
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

Street average: £94,106 (9 sales)

Area average: £449,975 (6 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

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 2.3 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 0.2 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 0.41%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.1×
Monthly cashflow £-87/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.2%
  • 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).