Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL3 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL3 5DP.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

OL3 5DP has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

OL3 5DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Delph in Delph. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL3 5DP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00027428 (shared with 10 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 5DP. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

OL3 5DP has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Delph Primary School

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School

Good233 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Shippon B&B0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Delph Brass Band Club0.2 km
  • Swan Inn0.2 km
  • Bulls Head0.2 km
  • Delph & Dobcross Cricket & Bowling Club0.7 km
  • White Lion0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Albion Farm Shop & Cafe0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Co op0.2 km
  • That Wine Cellar0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bay Leaf0.2 km
  • The Bank0.2 km
  • The Frostery Living0.2 km
  • Crumbles at Delph0.2 km
  • Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Delph Fish & Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield3.3 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink4.3 km
  • Derker Metrolink5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • Lodge Lane0.2 km
  • Lodge Lane0.2 km
  • Friarmere Road0.3 km