OL3 5AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Southgate, 0.1km from Woolroad in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00027365 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHGATE, OL3 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, OL3 5AJ.
242
47
£ 48,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OL3 5AJ 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 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5AJ. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 176,687
2 sales · Mean £ 176,687
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Saddleworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Lodge of Candour0.7 km
- The Swan Inn0.1 km
- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.2 km
- Navigation Inn0.4 km
- Uppermill Conservative Club1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Garden Cafe0.3 km
- Dinnerstone0.8 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.3 km
- The Shalimar0.8 km
- Wilberry's1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food - Uppermill1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Veloce - Caffe Grande1.0 km
- Golden Dragon1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- Alimentari Di Alberti1.0 km
- Neil Mellor Butchers1.0 km
- Pauls Quality Meats0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield2.0 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)5.0 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dobcross Square0.1 km
- Dobcross Square0.1 km
- Wool Road0.3 km
- Brownhill Centre0.3 km
- Wool Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35AJ · Data under Open Government Licence