OL3 5AQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Woolroad 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 5AQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00027363 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL3 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL3 5AQ.
256
44
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL3 5AQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OL3 5AQ combines high owner-occupation (85%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL3 5AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Saddleworth School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lodge of Candour0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.2 km
- Dobcross Band & Social Club0.3 km
- Navigation Inn0.3 km
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 Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL35AQ · Data under Open Government Licence