OL3 5AA is a well-regarded residential area on The Square, 0.2km from Woolroad in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For families considering a move, OL3 5AA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £182k, down 35.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00027365 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, OL3 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, OL3 5AA.
242
47
£ 48,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OL3 5AA is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 35.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5AA. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 238,889
Semi-Detached
£ 221,000
4 sales · Mean £ 205,250
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Saddleworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lodge of Candour0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.0 km
- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.1 km
- Navigation Inn0.5 km
- Uppermill Conservative Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Garden Cafe0.3 km
- Dinnerstone0.9 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.4 km
- The Shalimar0.9 km
- Wilberry's1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- Alimentari Di Alberti1.0 km
- Neil Mellor Butchers1.0 km
- Pauls Quality Meats1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden Dragon1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield1.9 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)5.0 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dobcross Square0.0 km
- Dobcross Square0.0 km
- Nudger Green0.3 km
- Nudger Green0.3 km
- The Woolpack0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35AA · Data under Open Government Licence