OL3 5DQ is a sought-after residential area on King Street, 0.2km from Delph in Delph. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For serious buyers, OL3 5DQ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% 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 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00027429 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, OL3 5DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, OL3 5DQ.
263
44
£ 51,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5DQ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL3 5DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5DQ. The average age is 44.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 219,500
3 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
OL3 5DQ has low crime rates — 0 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.
school Local Schools
Delph Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Saddleworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Shippon B&B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Delph Brass Band Club0.0 km
- Swan Inn0.0 km
- Bulls Head0.0 km
- Delph & Dobcross Cricket & Bowling Club0.4 km
- White Lion0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.0 km
- Co op0.0 km
- That Wine Cellar0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bay Leaf0.0 km
- The Bank0.0 km
- The Frostery Living0.0 km
- Crumbles at Delph0.0 km
- Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Delph Fish & Chips0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenfield3.2 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink4.5 km
- Derker Metrolink5.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Swan0.0 km
- The Swan0.0 km
- Delph Lane0.2 km
- Delph Lane0.2 km
- Lodge Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35DQ · Data under Open Government Licence