OL3 5BW is a well-regarded residential area on Wallhill Road, 0.2km from Tame Water in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For serious buyers, OL3 5BW 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: Prices average £456k. 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00027406 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALLHILL ROAD, OL3 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLHILL ROAD, OL3 5BW.
390
43
£ 51,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OL3 5BW's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £456k 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 5BW. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 420,333
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 Club0.5 km
- Navigation Inn1.0 km
- The Swan Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Old Toll House0.5 km
- Limekiln Cafe0.8 km
- Fresca Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
- Garden Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield1.7 km
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.6 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wall Hill Road0.0 km
- Wall Hill Road0.0 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
- Nudger Green0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35BW · Data under Open Government Licence