OL3 5BA is a well-regarded residential area on Delph New Road, 0.1km from Tame Water in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL3, OL3 5BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £557k, down 52.3% year-on-year. 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00027406 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DELPH NEW ROAD, OL3 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELPH NEW ROAD, OL3 5BA.
390
43
£ 51,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OL3 5BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £557k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £557k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 52.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5BA. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 483,500
4 sales · Mean £ 520,500
Terraced
£ 176,000
3 sales · Mean £ 188,200
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Saddleworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.4 km
- Navigation Inn0.9 km
- The Swan Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Old Toll House0.4 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.8 km
- Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- Garden Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield1.8 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.6 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wall Hill Road0.1 km
- Wall Hill Road0.1 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
- Nudger Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35BA · Data under Open Government Licence