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About

The Alt area in Oldham is a residential neighborhood located in the eastern part of the town. It is primarily made up of terraced houses and low-rise flats, with a mix of private and social housing. The area is served by local schools, shops, and community centers, catering to the needs of its residents.

Alt is situated near the River Medlock and offers green spaces like Alt Park, providing outdoor recreation opportunities. Public transport links connect the area to Oldham town center and nearby Manchester. The neighborhood has a strong sense of community, with local events and initiatives often organized by residents and groups.

Area overview

On average Alt has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 31.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alt is £34,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Alt: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alt Population
7,060
Population density
2,134.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,535
64.24%
Pakistani
1,022
14.48%
African
363
5.14%
Other White
285
4.04%
Bangladeshi
195
2.76%
Total population: 7,059

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
716
25.68%
Owns outright
607
21.77%
Other social rented
559
20.05%
Social rents from council
524
18.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
11.37%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Alt

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Alt area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alt in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£250,000
Flats1£64,000
Semi-Detached20£198,000
Terraced26£158,250

10 years median price trend in Alt

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alt.

All postcodes in Alt

OL45NY

Lavender Road

OL45DD

Holts Lane

OL45DE

Stanley Street

OL45RR

Knowls Lane

OL82DJ

Whitby Road

OL82EE

Welcome Parade

OL82HG

Age Croft

OL82HJ

Summerfield View

OL82HU

Cherry Avenue

OL43DQ

St John Street

OL45AE

Warrington Street

OL45BU

Atherton Street

OL45QE

Fairway Road

OL82HF

Alt Lane

OL82HE

Alt Lane

OL43FQ

Weavers Fold

OL45BL

Spa Lane

OL45PD

Chaffinch Close

OL45QD

Carnation Road

OL82ED

Cherry Avenue

OL41RQ

Manor Road

OL43DE

Acorn Street

OL45BN

Kenny Close

OL82DQ

Sandhurst Street

OL45BX

Alt

OL44LU

Ancoats Street

OL45AF

Princess Street

OL45AZ

Burton Street

OL45PQ

Wood Crescent

OL82EA

April Close

OL82HA

Thorn Road

OL82HP

Cherry Avenue

OL45BT

High Street

OL45NT

Wildmoor Avenue

OL45NW

Alt

OL45QQ

Brown Edge Road

OL45BB

Kenny Close

OL45BQ

Leesway

OL45BS

Sunny Bank

OL45PG

Wildmoor Avenue

OL45RS

Knowls Lane

OL82HX

Apple Close

OL82HY

Perivale Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.