Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

CHURCH FIELDS, OL3 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH FIELDS, OL3 5AB.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL3 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

OL3 5AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £260k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

OL3 5AB is a well-regarded residential area on Church Fields, 0.3km from Dobcross in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL3, OL3 5AB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00027405 (shared with 15 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 5AB. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 234,500

4 sales · Mean £ 254,750

Detached

£ 302,500

2 sales · Mean £ 302,500

Flat

£ 113,000

1 sales · Mean £ 113,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils1.1 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.1 km
  • Navigation Inn0.5 km
  • Uppermill Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Swan Inn0.1 km
  • The Commie1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Caffe Grande Abaco1.0 km
  • Old Toll House0.5 km
  • Saints1.0 km
  • Dinnerstone0.9 km
  • Limekiln Cafe0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Pauls Quality Meats1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden Dragon1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield1.9 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.9 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Dobcross Square0.1 km
  • Dobcross Square0.1 km
  • Nudger Green0.2 km
  • Nudger Green0.2 km
  • The Woolpack0.3 km