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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 moderate 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

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crompton 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 Crompton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£408,500
Flats4£146,500
Semi-Detached53£240,000
Terraced38£168,500

10 years median price trend in Crompton

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

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: 16/05/2026.