8 Read Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8PS is a leasehold flat built between 2012-2021. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £159,371 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 2006 for £107,500. Since then, the value has increased by £51,871, representing a 48.3% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £159,371 is:

  • 7.8% lower than the average property price on Read Close
  • 4.3% lower than the average in the OL2 8PS postcode area
  • and 15.6% 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 20 March 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012-2021
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£159,371
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Read Close, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8PS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Mar 2026.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators 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 15 Nov 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, electric, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to OL2 8PS

8 th / 10
Price Rank
4% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£159,371
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
4 Aug 2006
£107,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £67,500
sale date: 12 Aug 2011
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £55,960
sale date: 7 Aug 2006
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £107,500
sale date: 28 Jul 2006

Data Sources

The property at 8 Read Close, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8PS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Aug 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Mar 2026. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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