Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL3 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL3 5DG.

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Population

524

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL3 5DG 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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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL3 5DG — age 41, 78% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OL3 5DG is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Braeside in Delph. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For serious buyers, OL3 5DG is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00027430 (shared with 25 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 5DG. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

OL3 5DG has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Delph Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils1.1 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Millgate Arts Centre0.1 km
  • Old Bell Inn0.2 km
  • Bay Leaf0.3 km
  • The Bank0.3 km
  • The Frostery Living0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Shippon B&B1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Delph Brass Band Club0.3 km
  • Swan Inn0.3 km
  • Bulls Head0.3 km
  • Delph & Dobcross Cricket & Bowling Club0.2 km
  • White Lion0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Co op0.3 km
  • That Wine Cellar0.3 km
  • Albion Farm Shop & Cafe1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Delph Fish & Chips0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield3.0 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink4.7 km
  • Derker Metrolink5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stoneswood Road0.1 km
  • Stoneswood Road0.1 km
  • Oldham Road0.2 km
  • Oldham Road0.2 km
  • Delph Cross Roads0.2 km