OL3 5BT is a well-regarded residential area on Tree Tops Close, 0.1km from Tame Water in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For serious buyers, OL3 5BT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £366k. 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00027406 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TREE TOPS CLOSE, OL3 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TREE TOPS CLOSE, OL3 5BT.
390
43
£ 51,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OL3 5BT's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £366k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5BT. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 366,000
1 sales · Mean £ 366,000
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Saddleworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.3 km
- Navigation Inn0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.3 km
- Saddleworth Golf Club1.0 km
- Lodge of Candour0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Old Toll House0.4 km
- Dinnerstone1.0 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.6 km
- The Shalimar1.0 km
- Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield1.8 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.7 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Woolpack0.1 km
- The Woolpack0.1 km
- Wall Hill Road0.2 km
- Wall Hill Road0.2 km
- Nudger Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35BT · Data under Open Government Licence