The Greater Manchester area where house prices have risen more than any other - and people who live there are very confused

An area of Oldham has seen house prices rise faster than anywhere else in Greater Manchester.

Property prices in Waterhead have increased by a massive 44 per cent between June 2020 and June 2021.

An average home in the neighbourhood used to sell for £90,000.

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Now, they go for around £130,000.

The dramatic price increase has been met with confusion by some living in the area.

Residents on Sharples Hall Street say Waterhead used to be a “lovely” place to call home.

But over the last few years, some say their quality of life has decreased due to anti-social behaviour, parking problems and other issues.

Andy Walsh has lived on the street for eight years.

“There’s problems with multiple housing which isn’t great for the area,” the 50-year-old says.

“The worst part is the road.

“The road is horrendous. My car got smashed into at night and if you’re double parked it’s impossible to get through.

“This area used to be nice but it’s slowly going downhill.

“I’ve lived here for eight years; it was okay but it’s getting worse. A lot of houses have been put up for sale and rebought.

“I’ve lived in Oldham all my life; it’s gone from a great town to a s*** hole.”

Susan Parker has lived on the street for around 30 years.

She thinks house prices may have rocketed because of the useful transport links and good schools.

But the 65-year-old believes life on her street is “terrible”.

“It’s terrible, we’re surrounded by two council estates and they’re pretty rough,” she says.

“The helicopters are always out and drugs are always going on.

“I like the house but I think it’s too late to improve the area.

“I don’t know why house prices have gone up. It’s got a