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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

OL27DW

Bedford Avenue

OL27DN

Surrey Avenue

OL27LY

Charnwood Close

OL27HJ

Moorfield Hamlet

OL27DD

Manchester Road

OL27XQ

Medway Road

OL27RH

Cumbrian Close

OL27AY

Henthorn Street

OL27SF

Glebe Street

OL27LW

Thornham Road

OL27BJ

Kings Road

OL27HB

Harton Close

OL27BS

Bartlett Road

OL27NQ

Foxhill

OL27HN

Fitton Street

OL27SE

Blakelock Street

OL26LT

Broadbent Close

OL27BF

Moor Street

OL27JP

Howard Street

OL27LP

Assheton Road

OL26SL

Wendlebury Green

OL28SL

Bertha Street

OL27BP

The Crescent

OL28SZ

Oldham Road

OL27ET

Surrey Avenue

OL26NZ

Shaw Road

OL27LJ

Bowland Close

OL27GA

Sweetbriar Close

OL27LZ

Ashdown Way

OL27NA

Braemore Close

OL27HL

Rochdale Road

OL27AZ

Princess Road

OL27NP

Rochdale Road

OL27SL

Bowler Street

OL26PG

Shaw Road

OL26PA

Dale Square

OL27QW

Sandy Bank

OL26YW

Thornham Road

OL26SE

Otmoor Way

OL27QZ

Norwood Close

OL28SN

Lewis Street

OL27RB

Grampian Way

OL27QS

Cheviots Road

OL27NH

Leonardin Close

OL26NF

Littlewood

OL26NH

Marches Close

OL27NF

Marlfield Road

OL27LD

Markenfield Drive

OL27PW

Westdown Gardens

OL27PD

Rochdale Road

OL26YD

Castleton Road

OL26RJ

Beckley Close

OL27XT

Derwent Drive

OL27PA

Moss Grove

OL27JZ

Assheton Road

OL27RE

Malvern Close

OL26PB

Shaw Road

OL27SG

Alfred Street

OL27HZ

Orchard Grove

OL27DQ

Capesthorne Drive

OL27HQ

Millbrae Gardens

OL27LN

Thornham Road

OL26SN

Arncott Close

OL26LQ

Greencroft Meadow

OL27DS

Dorset Avenue

OL27DR

Bedford Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.