OL3 5AE is a well-regarded residential area on Chancery Lane, 0.2km from Dobcross in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For families considering a move, OL3 5AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 220.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00027365 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANCERY LANE, OL3 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANCERY LANE, OL3 5AE.
242
47
£ 48,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OL3 5AE 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 mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 220.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5AE. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 211,502
Flat
£ 129,000
3 sales · Mean £ 144,666
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Saddleworth School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lodge of Candour0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.0 km
- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.1 km
- Navigation Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Garden Cafe0.3 km
- Old Bell Inn1.0 km
- Dinnerstone0.9 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.5 km
- The Shalimar0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield1.9 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.9 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dobcross Square0.0 km
- Dobcross Square0.1 km
- Nudger Green0.2 km
- Nudger Green0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35AE · Data under Open Government Licence