OL3 5AP is a well-regarded residential area on Nudger Close, 0.2km from Dobcross in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For serious buyers, OL3 5AP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £625k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00027403 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUDGER CLOSE, OL3 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUDGER CLOSE, OL3 5AP.
210
52
£ 51,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
OL3 5AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5AP. The average age is 51.7. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,500
2 sales · Mean £ 372,500
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Saddleworth School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Delph Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lodge of Candour1.0 km
- The Swan Inn0.2 km
- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.1 km
- Navigation Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Garden Cafe0.5 km
- Old Bell Inn1.0 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.6 km
- Old Toll House0.3 km
- Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield2.0 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.9 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Nudger Green0.1 km
- Nudger Green0.1 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
- Dobcross Square0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35AP · Data under Open Government Licence