Bridges says ..
This four bed property is full of charm and character with many rooms having exposed beams and is located in an elevated position of Dobcross, one of the prettiest villages of Saddleworth. This substantial home provides an abundance of living space that may not be obvious when first entering
Property Oracle says ..
5 Sandy Lane is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom property located in Dobcross, Saddleworth, Oldham. The property is a stone built house and from the photos appears to be in need of some modernisation. The kitchen appears dated but functional. The property benefits from a small garden to the rear. There are several good primary schools within a reasonable distance, including Holy Trinity Cofe Dobcross Primary School (0.86km) and Saddleworth School (1.06km), both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Greenfield train station is also relatively close by (2.07km), providing access to Manchester and other areas.
Given the property’s location in Dobcross, a desirable village, and its proximity to good schools and transport links, the location score is reasonable. However, the property shows its age and would likely benefit from some modernisation, impacting the condition score. The small garden is a positive feature, though not exceptionally large. The list price of £565,000 seems high compared to some nearby properties, especially considering the need for modernisation. However, the lack of comparable properties with sqft data makes a definitive statement difficult.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 2,190.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 525,867.00 £Increased by 28.20 %
- Est sale value
- 1,162,890.00 £Increased by 35.46 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,363.00 £/moIncreased by 16.30 %
- Est letting value
- 2,190.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.11 %Decreased by 9.33 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Cofe Dobcross Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 0.86 KM |
| Saddleworth School | Community School | Good | 1.06 KM |
| St Chad'S Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.49 KM |
| Saddleworth North And South Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.84 KM | |
| Delph Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 2.18 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Treetops Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Chapel Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| New Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Dale Fields | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 2900 | GNF | 2.07 KM |
| Mossley (Manchester) | 2903 | MSL | 5.76 KM |
| Stalybridge | 2983 | SYB | 9.89 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth | £ 375,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Saddleworth Court, Sandy Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth, OL3 | £ 375,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Ridings Court, Dobcross, Saddleworth, OL3 | £ 580,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.14 KM |
| Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth, OL3 | £ 750,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
| Sugar Lane, Oldham, OL3 | £ 650,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.20 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Sandy Lane | £ 116,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 40 Sandy Lane | £ 277,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 20a Sandy Lane | £ 337,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 7 Southgate | £ 83,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 12 Southgate | £ 189,000 | 0.10 KM |