278 Roundthorn Road, Oldham, OL4 5LJ is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £138,507 , which equates to approximately £201 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Feb 2016 for £76,500. Since then, the value has increased by £62,007, representing a 81.1% increase, or approximately 8.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £138,507 is:

  • 13.4% higher than the average property price on Roundthorn Road
  • 2.7% higher than the average in the OL4 5LJ postcode area
  • and 25.9% lower than the average price for Oldham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£138,507
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£201
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

278 Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 May 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Nov 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OL4 5LJ

14 th / 34
Price Rank
3% higher than average
27 th / 29
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
6 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OL4 5LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 29 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 27th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£138,507
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
15 Feb 2016
£76,500
Leasehold
+53 %
10 Nov 2014
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £103,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2021

Data Sources

The property at 278 Roundthorn Road, Oldham, OL4 5LJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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