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About

Crompton ward occupies the western edge of the Oldham borough, characterised by a mix of residential neighbourhoods and open green spaces. The area includes the communities of Shaw and Royton, with local commerce centred along main roads like Market Street. Housing consists largely of Victorian terraces and later suburban developments, reflecting the area's historical growth during the textile era.

The landscape is notably defined by the Crompton Moor uplands, offering walking trails and views across the region. This open access moorland provides a distinct rural contrast to the settled valleys below. The ward contains several local parks and sports facilities, with community life often focused around longstanding social clubs and annual local events.

Area overview

On average Crompton has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crompton is £44,298 per year. There are 7 schools in Crompton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Crompton

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £315K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crompton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£380,000£334
Semi-Detached56£232,500£324
Terraced39£177,500£206
Flats6£146,500£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crompton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crompton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£68,750£153,000£100,500
2017£214,750£102,000£146,000£99,000
2018£235,000£102,000£149,950£99,950
2019£248,000£99,000£163,000£108,000
2020£285,000£97,000£170,000£115,000
2021£266,000£114,950£199,950£129,475
2022£310,000£142,000£217,000£135,000
2023£354,995£147,500£229,975£140,000
2024£405,000£154,000£235,000£163,500
2025£423,000£146,500£240,000£166,000
2026£350,000£137,500£225,250£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crompton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crompton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£101£179£134
2017£215£173£183£131
2018£218£170£177£129
2019£212£159£197£127
2020£254£158£203£139
2021£242£184£236£158
2022£297£236£274£187
2023£314£222£291£186
2024£314£251£268£209
2025£334£232£283£204
2026£338£210£329£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crompton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Crompton

What is the average house price in Crompton?

The median sale price in Crompton is £230,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Crompton?

Crompton has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Crompton?

Crompton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Crompton sits around rank 16,287 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Crompton?

The average household income in Crompton is around £44,298 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Crompton?

Crompton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Hanlon (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Crompton

OL27EW

Somerset Avenue

OL27RL

Chiltern Close

OL26SQ

Luzley Brook Road

OL27ND

Acre Barn

OL27XF

Duchess Street

OL26GY

Bennett Way

OL27ST

Christine Street

OL27NN

Rochdale Road

OL27XD

Duchess Street

OL27BX

Cowlishaw

OL27DB

Cowlishaw Lane

OL27RF

Cotswold Avenue

OL26RZ

Woodeaton Close

OL27XP

Fraser Street

OL27SX

Alston Avenue

OL27XS

Welland Road

OL27NE

Wood Street

OL27EY

Edward Road

OL27DP

Surrey Avenue

OL27BD

Moor Street

OL27YR

Ebor Close

OL27PZ

Rishworth Rise

OL27QU

Trent Road

OL27SR

Blair Close

OL27JF

Peel Street

OL26WL

James Street

OL27SU

Alison Street

OL27PU

Great Meadow

OL27SH

Shawfold

OL26PF

Yarnton Close

OL27PX

Great Meadow

OL27JA

Rochdale Road

OL27FA

Deer Hill Drive

OL26YP

Low Crompton Road

OL27PT

Moss Gate Road

OL26LJ

Stokesay Close

OL27QQ

Brookfield

OL27PF

Rochdale Road

OL27HG

The Brock

OL27EU

Hereford Close

OL26NE

Oldham Road

OL27DG

Durban Close

OL27BH

The Grove

OL27QF

Valley Rise

OL27BU

Longfield Park

OL26SD

Otmoor Way

OL27PQ

Park Cottages

OL27LL

Cherry Hall Drive

OL27DE

Manchester Road

OL27SZ

Glebe Street

OL27HE

The Avenue

OL27AX

Church Road

OL27QR

Trent Road

OL27BA

Vicarage Way

OL27QD

Higher Rise

OL27XR

Duchess Street

OL27HA

Annersley Avenue

OL27BB

Scowcroft Lane

OL27HD

Longfield Road

OL27XJ

Lower Rushcroft

OL27LX

Sherwood Way

OL27YF

Eden Way

OL27YB

Brandon Crescent

OL27JW

Albert Street

OL27LQ

Glenavon Drive

OL26SG

Studley Close

OL27ER

Norfolk Close

OL27DJ

Samlesbury Close

OL27RS

Whitfield Rise

OL27SD

Fraser Street

OL27QN

The Link

OL27NL

White Head Street

OL27XL

Langden Close

OL27EA

Essex Close

OL27LA

Gawsworth Close

OL27EX

Netherhouse Road

OL26YG

Thornham Road

OL27YD

Alwin Road

OL27DA

Shawcroft Close

OL27QH

Trent Road

OL27WS

Crompton Gate

OL26PW

Albion Gardens Close

OL27SS

Salts Street

OL27BT

Allen Close

OL27YG

Trent Road

OL27EZ

Edward Road

OL27YA

Waveney Road

OL27HY

Netherhouse Road

OL27BL

Lane Meadow

OL27PB

Moss Gate Road

OL27NZ

Greenhill Avenue

OL27SN

Allenby Street

OL27JN

Rochdale Road

OL27JJ

Manor Road

OL27LG

Maple Close

OL27NB

Sherwood Way

OL26QT

Hey Hill Close

OL27BG

Egerton Place

OL28SG

Albert Avenue

OL27JB

Assheton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.