5 Forrester Drive, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8PE is a leasehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,259 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £478,673 , which equates to approximately £380 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2014 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £233,673, representing a 95.4% increase, or approximately 8.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £478,673 is:

  • 2.9% higher than the average property price on Forrester Drive
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the OL2 8PE postcode area
  • and 153.0% higher 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 2 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£478,673
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£380
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Forrester Drive, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8PE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Sep 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 9 Jul 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£478,673
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+95 %
21 May 2014
£245,000
Leasehold
-2 %
24 Nov 2006
£249,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

6 Forrester Drive, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8PE
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2020
8 Forrester Drive, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8PE
rooms: 6
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
1 Forrester Drive, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8PE
rooms: 7
size: 1264 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2010

Data Sources

The property at 5 Forrester Drive, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8PE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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