OL3 5BP is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Tame Water in Dobcross. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
OL3 5BP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
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 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00027406 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL3 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL3 5BP.
390
43
£ 51,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OL3 5BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5BP. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Saddleworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.3 km
- Navigation Inn0.9 km
- The Swan Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Old Toll House0.4 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.7 km
- Garden Cafe0.6 km
- Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield1.9 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.7 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wall Hill Road0.1 km
- Wall Hill Road0.2 km
- Nudger Green0.2 km
- Nudger Green0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35BP · Data under Open Government Licence