Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

WALL HILL, OL3 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALL HILL, OL3 5BN.

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 5BN 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

OL3 5BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £343k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £343k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 283.8% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL3, OL3 5BN offers 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: Average house prices are around £343k, up 283.8% year-on-year. 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 5BN 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 5BN. 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

Detached

£ 545,000

1 sales · Mean £ 545,000

Semi-Detached

£ 236,000

2 sales · Mean £ 236,000

Terraced

£ 383,000

1 sales · Mean £ 383,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Old Toll House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Old Original0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield2.1 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.4 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wall Hill Road0.0 km
  • Wall Hill Road0.1 km
  • Wall Hill Road0.3 km
  • Dale View0.3 km
  • Dale View0.3 km