Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

TAMEWATER VILLAS, OL3 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMEWATER VILLAS, OL3 5BB.

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

217

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL3 5BB 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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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OL3 5BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £242k, 87% 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. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.

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

OL3 5BB is a well-regarded residential area on Tamewater Villas, 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 5BB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £242k, up 17.2% 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00027364 (shared with 5 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 5BB. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 213,600

Terraced

£ 171,000

1 sales · Mean £ 171,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.1 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils1.4 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.4 km
  • Navigation Inn1.0 km
  • The Swan Inn0.5 km
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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