Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

WALLHILL ROAD, OL3 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLHILL ROAD, OL3 5BL.

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 5BL 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OL3 5BL combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£432k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £432k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

OL3 5BL is a well-regarded residential area on Wallhill Road, 0.1km from Wall Hill in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For serious buyers, OL3 5BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £432k. 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 5BL 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 5BL. 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

£ 432,000

1 sales · Mean £ 432,000

Terraced

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Old Toll House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Old Original0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield2.0 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.5 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wall Hill Road0.1 km
  • Wall Hill Road0.2 km
  • Wall Hill Road0.2 km
  • Dale View0.4 km
  • Dale View0.5 km