42 Herbert Street, Oldham, OL4 2QU is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £116,312 , which equates to approximately £110 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Apr 2022 for £96,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,312, representing a 21.2% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £116,312 is:

  • 19.2% lower than the average property price on Herbert Street
  • 14.0% lower than the average in the OL4 2QU postcode area
  • and 38.5% lower than the average price for Oldham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in OL4 2QU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£116,312
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£110
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Herbert Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2QU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Oct 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 14 May 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, unknown loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, Unknown loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to OL4 2QU

15 th / 30
Price Rank
14% lower than average
6 th / 24
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
19 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OL4 2QU , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 24 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£116,312
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
1 Apr 2022
£96,000
Leasehold
+153 %
14 Mar 2003
£37,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 27 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Herbert Street, Oldham, OL4 2QU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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