Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

SANDY LANE, OL3 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, OL3 5AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

256

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL3 5AG 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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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OL3 5AG combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£345k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 5AG is a well-regarded residential area on Sandy Lane, 0.1km from Woolroad in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For serious buyers, OL3 5AG is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00027363 (shared with 7 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 5AG. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 339,500

2 sales · Mean £ 339,500

Flat

£ 238,750

2 sales · Mean £ 238,750

Semi-Detached

£ 297,500

2 sales · Mean £ 297,500

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Lodge of Candour0.8 km
  • The Swan Inn0.2 km
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.2 km
  • Navigation Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Garden Cafe0.4 km
  • Old Bell Inn1.0 km
  • Dinnerstone0.9 km
  • Limekiln Cafe0.4 km
  • The Shalimar0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield2.1 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)5.1 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dobcross Square0.2 km
  • Dobcross Square0.2 km
  • Navigation Inn0.3 km
  • Navigation Inn0.3 km
  • Wool Road0.4 km