OL3 — OLDHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in OL3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL3 is £369,709, broadly in line with the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL3 cost 28.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL3 have fallen 10.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£541,371	158
Semi-detached	£335,878	149
Terraced	£289,112	228
Flat	£188,670	120
All types	£369,709	702

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in OL3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 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 OL3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL3 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Diggle School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Friezland Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Greenfield Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Delph Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	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 OL3 are 313.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

313.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL3 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

OL3 — OLDHAM

Area Summary

OL3 (OLDHAM) offers above-average property prices (£369,709, 29% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (313 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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OL2

OLDHAM

£289K

▲ 1.1% YoY

OL4

OLDHAM

£214K

▲ 4.8% YoY

OL5

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

£217K

▼ 2.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in OL3?

The average house price in OL3 (OLDHAM) is £369,709, based on 702 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.7% over the past year.

Is OL3 a safe area to live?

Crime in OL3 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 (0.0 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 OL3?

There are 10 schools in or near OL3. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in OL3?

Council tax in OL3 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 OL3?

The average broadband download speed in OL3 is 313 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in OL3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in OL3 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,560.