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.
LARKHILL ROAD, OL3 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKHILL ROAD, OL3 5BF.
259
47
£ 48,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Saddleworth School
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Delph Primary School
Diggle School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Diggle Post Office0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- Co op1.0 km
- That Wine Cellar1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OL35BF · Data under Open Government Licence