DOBCROSS NEW ROAD, OL3 5AY House Prices & Local Information

OL3 5AY is a well-regarded residential area on Dobcross New Road, 0.2km from Tame Water 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 5AY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 £250k, up 29.7% 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00027405 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.