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Medlock Vale

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About

Medlock Vale is a residential area situated in the southern part of the Oldham borough. The ward is characterised by a mix of housing, including terraced homes and modern developments, set along streets that follow the sloping terrain. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Medlock Valley parkland, which provides walking routes along the watercourse. The area is served by primary schools and local shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The community is anchored by facilities like the Medlock Vale Community Centre. A notable local landmark is the historic Daisy Nook country park, which lies partially within its boundaries and offers wooded trails and a canal side. Transport links include regular bus services connecting to Oldham town centre and neighbouring Droylsden. The overall environment is one of a settled suburban locality with accessible natural corridors.

Area overview

On average Medlock Vale has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Medlock Vale is £38,048 per year. There are 6 schools in Medlock Vale: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Medlock Vale

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £344,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Medlock Vale 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 Medlock Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£310,995
Flats2£101,000
Semi-Detached34£215,000
Terraced47£155,000

10 years median price trend in Medlock Vale

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

All postcodes in Medlock Vale

OL82BF

Medlock Vale

OL82FS

Medlock Vale

OL82RS

Hodson Fold

OL82SB

Rosary Road

OL82TA

Rosary Road

OL84HD

Cheviot Avenue

OL84HE

Thorncliff Avenue

OL82QG

Reins Lee Avenue

OL83EJ

Claremont Street

OL82TU

Everglade

OL82NG

Fir Tree Avenue

OL82PL

Fir Tree Avenue

OL82RB

Pelham Street

OL82TL

Weatherly Close

OL81AE

Windsor Road

OL82RL

Marland Fold Lane

OL82RQ

Kelso Close

OL82SE

Marland Avenue

OL82SR

Fir Tree Avenue

OL83BP

Hadfield Street

OL83EU

Hathershaw Lane

OL82BP

Medlock Vale

OL82NN

Tanners Fold

OL82NY

Wildbrook Terrace

OL82SY

Mowden Close

OL82FX

Chervil Drive

OL83DA

Crofton Street

OL83HS

Ashton Road

OL84HJ

Oriel Avenue

OL81QP

Kent Street

OL82TW

Merlin Close

OL83EW

Bellfield Avenue

OL83HW

Ashton Road

OL81RA

Alvingham Avenue

OL82LD

Keswick Avenue

OL82TQ

Lees Street

OL84DR

Frederick Street

OL84HS

Garthwaite Avenue

OL81QU

Flint Hill Way

OL82PT

Tuns Road

OL83HG

Ashton Road

OL82NR

The Spur

OL82NT

Wildbrook Crescent

OL82NF

Ashton Road

OL82PH

Fir Tree Avenue

OL82RP

Rosary Road

OL82SH

Westerhill Road

OL82SX

Foxton Close

OL83DR

Stratford Avenue

OL83HA

Hollins Road

OL84HA

Windsor Road

OL84HT

Grendon Avenue

OL82AG

Crossland Drive

OL82PF

Dowry Street

OL82RT

Saint Cuthberts Fold

OL83EX

Hathershaw Lane

OL84HG

Frederick Street

OL81RJ

Pickworth Street

OL82AR

Ashville Court

OL82QF

Springwood Hall Road

OL83DW

Enfield Avenue

OL82AY

Medlock Vale

OL82TG

Keb Lane

OL83DZ

Brierley Street

OL82FZ

Medlock Vale

OL82LP

Dowry Street

OL82PE

Mckie Close

OL82RW

Mills Farm Close

OL82QN

Fircroft Road

OL82RF

Ashton Road

OL82TD

Hilary Avenue

OL83JA

Knott Lanes

OL84HP

Keble Avenue

OL81AP

Burlington Avenue

OL82AS

Ashville Court

OL82FN

Medlock Vale

OL82FY

Peppercorn Avenue

OL84BX

Chamber Road

OL84HR

Eton Avenue

OL84HX

Frederick Street

OL81QN

Ashton Road

OL82LL

Hill Farm Close

OL82SP

Rosary Road

OL82TY

Keb Lane

OL83HB

Denbigh Street

OL81BD

Kennedy Street

OL83HP

Sutherland Close

OL83JP

Victoria Street

OL82NH

Hawthorn Crescent

OL82SN

Rosary Close

OL84HL

Windsor Road

OL83HZ

Bardsley Vale Avenue

OL82NJ

Beechwood Road

OL82QH

Westerhill Road

OL83DB

Wyndale Road

OL83DT

Hollins Road

OL81AL

Gainsborough Avenue

OL83DN

Hemlock Avenue

OL83DP

Copster Avenue

OL84HH

Oriel Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.