Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

WOODS LANE, OL3 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS LANE, OL3 5AN.

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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 5AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL3 5AN's 65% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 42.3% year-on-year.

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

OL3 5AN is a well-regarded residential area on Woods Lane, 0.2km from Tame Water in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For families considering a move, OL3 5AN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 42.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5AN 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 5AN. 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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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

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 251,800

Detached

£ 452,500

4 sales · Mean £ 461,250

Semi-Detached

£ 249,900

1 sales · Mean £ 249,900

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils1.1 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.2 km
  • Navigation Inn0.6 km
  • Uppermill Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Swan Inn0.2 km
  • Albion Tap1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Caffe Grande Abaco1.0 km
  • Old Toll House0.5 km
  • Saints0.9 km
  • The Weavers Factory1.0 km
  • Dinnerstone0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food - Uppermill1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Veloce - Caffe Grande1.0 km
  • Golden Dragon1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Alimentari Di Alberti1.0 km
  • Neil Mellor Butchers1.0 km
  • Pauls Quality Meats1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield1.8 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.8 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Woolpack0.1 km
  • The Woolpack0.2 km
  • Dobcross Square0.2 km
  • Dobcross Square0.2 km
  • Nudger Green0.2 km