Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

DELPH NEW ROAD, OL3 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELPH NEW ROAD, OL3 5BG.

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

390

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL3 5BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OL3 5BG combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£397k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

OL3 5BG is a well-regarded residential area on Delph New Road, 0.3km from Tame Water in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For serious buyers, OL3 5BG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £397k. 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00027406 (shared with 17 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 5BG. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 397,500

2 sales · Mean £ 397,500

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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Delph Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Garden Cafe0.8 km
  • Millgate Arts Centre0.9 km
  • Old Bell Inn0.9 km
  • Limekiln Cafe0.9 km
  • Old Toll House0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Swan Inn0.6 km
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield2.1 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.8 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tamewater Court0.1 km
  • Lark Hill Road0.3 km
  • Lark Hill Road0.3 km
  • Nudger Green0.3 km
  • Nudger Green0.3 km