Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

CRIB FOLD, OL3 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRIB FOLD, OL3 5AT.

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

256

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /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 5AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OL3 5AT's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OL3 5AT is a well-regarded residential area on Crib Fold, 0.2km from Woolroad in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For serious buyers, OL3 5AT is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £575k. 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 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00027363 (shared with 7 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 5AT. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.4 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils1.0 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils1.1 km
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Delph Primary School

Good202 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Lodge of Candour0.8 km
  • The Swan Inn0.1 km
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.1 km
  • Navigation Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Garden Cafe0.4 km
  • Old Bell Inn0.9 km
  • Dinnerstone1.0 km
  • Limekiln Cafe0.5 km
  • The Shalimar1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield2.0 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)5.0 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dobcross Square0.1 km
  • Dobcross Square0.1 km
  • Nudger Green0.2 km
  • Nudger Green0.2 km
  • The Woolpack0.4 km