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OL1

OLDHAM

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL1 covers OLDHAM in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £194,385
1yr change ▲ 11.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£194,385

▲ 11.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

Property Prices in OL1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL1 is £194,385, which is 49% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL1 cost 32.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL1 have risen 11.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £353,116 45
Semi-detached £191,815 179
Terraced £133,346 356
Flat £89,380 25
All types £194,385 668

5-Year Price History

£184K £189K £194K £199K £204K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OL1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL1 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OL1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL1 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beever Primary School Primary Good mi
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Primary Good mi
St Hilda's CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
Kingsland School Other Good mi
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,560

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL1 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL1 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OL1 — OLDHAM

Area Summary

OL1 (OLDHAM) offers affordable property prices (£194,385, 32% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OL1 OLDHAM

What is the average house price in OL1 OLDHAM?
The average house price in OL1 (OLDHAM) is £194,385, based on 668 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 11.2% over the past year.
Is OL1 OLDHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in OL1 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OL1 OLDHAM?
The population of OL1 (OLDHAM) is approximately 251,560 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OL1?
The average broadband download speed in OL1 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OL1 OLDHAM?
There are 15 schools in or near OL1. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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