OL2 — OLDHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in OL2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL2 is £289,173, which is 24% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Property values in OL2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in OL2 have risen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£371,335	298
Semi-detached	£234,135	707
Terraced	£161,947	734
Flat	£129,340	86
All types	£289,173	1935

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in OL2

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL2 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 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 OL2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL2 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rushcroft Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Buckstones Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,560

Population

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 OL2 are 373.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

373.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL2 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

OL2 — OLDHAM

Area Summary

OL2 (OLDHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£289,173), low crime (94% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (373 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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OL1

OLDHAM

£194K

▲ 11.2% YoY

OL3

OLDHAM

£370K

▼ 10.7% YoY

OL4

OLDHAM

£214K

▲ 4.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in OL2?

The average house price in OL2 (OLDHAM) is £289,173, based on 1935 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is OL2 a safe area to live?

Crime in OL2 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 (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in OL2?

There are 21 schools in or near OL2. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in OL2?

Council tax in OL2 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in OL2?

The average broadband download speed in OL2 is 373 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in OL2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in OL2 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,560.