Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

TREE TOPS CLOSE, OL3 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TREE TOPS CLOSE, OL3 5AS.

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

210

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL3 5AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OL3 5AS's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £512k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £512k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.

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

OL3 5AS is a well-regarded residential area on Tree Tops Close, 0.1km from Tame Water in Dobcross. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For serious buyers, OL3 5AS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £512k, down 13.6% year-on-year. 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00027403 (shared with 6 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 5AS. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 442,500

6 sales · Mean £ 454,083

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good291 pupils1.2 km
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Saddleworth School

Good1391 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Dobcross Band & Social Club0.3 km
  • Navigation Inn0.7 km
  • The Swan Inn0.3 km
  • Saddleworth Golf Club1.0 km
  • Lodge of Candour0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Old Toll House0.5 km
  • Dinnerstone0.9 km
  • Limekiln Cafe0.6 km
  • The Shalimar0.9 km
  • Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield1.8 km
  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)4.7 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Woolpack0.1 km
  • The Woolpack0.1 km
  • Wall Hill Road0.2 km
  • Wall Hill Road0.2 km
  • Nudger Green0.2 km