OL3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

OL3 is a postcode district in Oldham, North West, covering 583 active and 144 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL3 (29%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL3 are around £299k, down 11.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL3 are low at 6 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.