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Lime Side & Garden Suburb

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About

Lime Side & Garden Suburb is a residential area in Oldham, located to the northeast of the town center. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached houses, with some green spaces and local amenities. It is well-connected to central Oldham via public transport and major roads like the A62. The neighborhood has a mix of older properties and more modern developments, catering to families and long-term residents.

Garden Suburb, as the name suggests, features more open spaces and tree-lined streets compared to other parts of Oldham. The area includes local schools, parks, and small businesses, providing essential services for residents. Its proximity to the countryside offers easy access to walking trails and outdoor activities. Lime Side & Garden Suburb maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while remaining close to the amenities of Oldham town center.

Area overview

On average Lime Side & Garden Suburb has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £35,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Lime Side & Garden Suburb: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 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
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lime Side & Garden Suburb Population
7,755
Population density
4,909.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,055
78.1%
Pakistani
471
6.08%
African
268
3.46%
Other White
182
2.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
116
1.5%
Total population: 7,753

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,013
34.43%
Owns with a mortgage
668
22.71%
Owns outright
644
21.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
323
10.98%
Social rents from council
242
8.23%
Total households: 2,942

Property prices in Lime Side & Garden Suburb

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Lime Side & Garden Suburb area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lime Side & Garden Suburb 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 Lime Side & Garden Suburb over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£330,000
Semi-Detached20£227,500
Terraced17£192,500

10 years median price trend in Lime Side & Garden Suburb

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lime Side & Garden Suburb.

Data Sources

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