Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

BRIARFIELD ROAD, OL3 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIARFIELD ROAD, OL3 5AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

242

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL3 5AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 47, OL3 5AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL3 5AH is a well-regarded residential area on Briarfield Road, 0.0km from Woolroad in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For families considering a move, OL3 5AH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00027365 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5AH. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lodge of Candour0.7 km
  • The Swan Inn0.2 km
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.3 km
  • Navigation Inn0.3 km
  • The Commie1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Garden Cafe0.3 km
  • Dinnerstone0.9 km
  • Limekiln Cafe0.4 km
  • The Shalimar0.9 km
  • Caffe Grande Abaco1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pauls Quality Meats1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield2.0 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)5.1 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dobcross Square0.2 km
  • Dobcross Square0.2 km
  • Navigation Inn0.3 km
  • Navigation Inn0.3 km
  • Wool Road0.3 km