OL3 5BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Broadgate, 0.2km from Wall Hill in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For serious buyers, OL3 5BJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £575k. 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00027364 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADGATE, OL3 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADGATE, OL3 5BJ.
217
50
£ 51,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5BJ 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.
Area Character
OL3 5BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 384,500
6 sales · Mean £ 404,883
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.9 km
- Old Original0.9 km
- The Swan Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Old Toll House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield2.0 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.5 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wall Hill Road0.1 km
- Wall Hill Road0.3 km
- Wall Hill Road0.3 km
- Tamewater Court0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35BJ · Data under Open Government Licence