Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

GRAINS ROAD, OL3 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAINS ROAD, OL3 5DS.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL3 5DS 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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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL3 5DS spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 26.8% year-on-year.

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

OL3 5DS is a sought-after residential area on Grains Road, 0.2km from Delph in Delph. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For serious buyers, OL3 5DS is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 26.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL3 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00027429 (shared with 17 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 5DS. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 177,500

11 sales · Mean £ 219,363

Semi-Detached

£ 206,000

6 sales · Mean £ 227,491

Detached

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

OL3 5DS 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.

Violence and sexual offences2

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 Inn0.1 km
  • Bulls Head0.2 km
  • Delph & Dobcross Cricket & Bowling Club0.6 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 Cellar0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bay Leaf0.1 km
  • The Bank0.1 km
  • The Frostery Living0.1 km
  • Crumbles at Delph0.2 km
  • Fresca Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Delph Fish & Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenfield3.2 km
  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink4.4 km
  • Derker Metrolink5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • Delph Lane0.3 km
  • Stoneswood Road0.3 km
  • Stoneswood Road0.3 km