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OL3

OLDHAM

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL3 encompasses OLDHAM and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £369,709
1yr change ▼ 10.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£369,709

▼ 10.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

313 Mbps

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.

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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

£346K £359K £373K £386K £400K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

2

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 OL3 are 313.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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313.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about OL3 OLDHAM

What is the average house price in OL3 OLDHAM?
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 OLDHAM 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 is the population of OL3 OLDHAM?
The population of OL3 (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 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 are schools like in OL3 OLDHAM?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

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▼ 2.0% YoY

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