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OL4

OLDHAM

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL4 covers OLDHAM in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £214,279
1yr change ▲ 4.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£214,279

▲ 4.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

Property Prices in OL4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL4 is £214,279, which is 44% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL4 cost 25.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL4 have risen 4.8% 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 £411,727 192
Semi-detached £236,115 401
Terraced £149,062 782
Flat £168,221 48
All types £214,279 1506

5-Year Price History

£201K £207K £214K £220K £227K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OL4

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL4 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
0.1 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 OL4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL4 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Springhead Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Knowsley Junior School Primary Good mi
Horton Mill Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Agnes CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

7

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 OL4 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL4 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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OL4 — OLDHAM

Area Summary

OL4 (OLDHAM) offers affordable property prices (£214,279, 25% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OL4 OLDHAM

What is the average house price in OL4 OLDHAM?
The average house price in OL4 (OLDHAM) is £214,279, based on 1506 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.8% over the past year.
Is OL4 OLDHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in OL4 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 is the population of OL4 OLDHAM?
The population of OL4 (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 OL4?
The average broadband download speed in OL4 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OL4 OLDHAM?
There are 19 schools in or near OL4. 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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