Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

LARKHILL ROAD, OL3 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKHILL ROAD, OL3 5BF.

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Population

259

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

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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

OL3 5BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £580k, 67% 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.

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

OL3 5BF is a well-regarded residential area on Larkhill Road, 0.5km from New Delph in Uppermill. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Prices average £580k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00027400 (shared with 15 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 5BF. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

school Local Schools

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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils1.1 km
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Delph Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Diggle School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Gate Inn0.7 km
  • Delph Brass Band Club1.0 km
  • Swan Inn1.0 km
  • The Swan Inn0.9 km
  • Bulls Head1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Millgate Arts Centre0.9 km
  • Old Bell Inn0.5 km
  • Diggle Lock0.8 km
  • Bay Leaf1.0 km
  • The Bank1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Diggle Post Office0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Co op1.0 km
  • That Wine Cellar1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Diggle Chippy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield2.8 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.5 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Spurn Lane0.5 km