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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
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Medlock Vale

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £349,995.

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
Detached24£324,995
Flats2£101,000
Semi-Detached31£225,000
Terraced50£156,500

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

OL82QH

Westerhill Road

OL84HE

Thorncliff Avenue

OL82LG

North Croft

OL82SN

Rosary Close

OL82LT

The Green

OL82FP

Medlock Vale

OL81QF

Laceby Avenue

OL81QQ

Copster Hill Road

OL82NS

Lichens Crescent

OL82TX

Drymoss

OL82TT

Ewood

OL81BA

Upland Road

OL81HN

Wilson Street

OL82QB

Timperley Close

OL81RJ

Pickworth Street

OL82PL

Fir Tree Avenue

OL82FN

Medlock Vale

OL83HA

Hollins Road

OL82RB

Pelham Street

OL82RT

Saint Cuthberts Fold

OL81QS

Port Street

OL82NZ

Hough Close

OL83JD

Crime Lane

OL82ET

Medlock Vale

OL84HD

Cheviot Avenue

OL82RP

Rosary Road

OL82PX

Broad Oak Crescent

OL83EP

Bellfield Avenue

OL84HG

Frederick Street

OL82TE

Keb Lane

OL83DE

Copster Hill Road

OL82LQ

South Croft

OL83DL

Halliwell Avenue

OL82NT

Wildbrook Crescent

OL82RG

Ashton Road

OL82NH

Hawthorn Crescent

OL84HU

College Road

OL83HX

Ashton Road

OL82TW

Merlin Close

OL82SZ

Sunnybrow Close

OL83DR

Stratford Avenue

OL82TR

Newchurch

OL82LE

Fifield Close

OL82LW

Sportsmans Drive

OL83BP

Hadfield Street

OL83EE

Hadfield Street

OL82PF

Dowry Street

OL84HT

Grendon Avenue

OL82FZ

Medlock Vale

OL82UB

Alders Court

OL82SA

Rosary Road

OL83ER

Forest Street

OL82QN

Fircroft Road

OL84HP

Keble Avenue

OL83HE

Tydden Street

OL82RH

Sutherland Close

OL82QF

Springwood Hall Road

OL82AS

Ashville Court

OL82SU

Bowbank Close

OL82LS

The Green

OL84HB

Cheviot Avenue

OL82PD

Keswick Avenue

OL82TJ

Byrth Road

OL82FX

Chervil Drive

OL82FW

Medlock Vale

OL82SY

Mowden Close

OL82TH

Simkin Way

OL83HT

Ashton Road

OL83DS

Hollins Road

OL81AD

Windsor Road

OL83ED

Ashton Road

OL82TB

Selbourne Street

OL82NW

Fir Tree Avenue

OL82NP

Wildbrook Crescent

OL82PZ

Rosary Road

OL83EY

Alton Street

OL82ST

Holwick Close

OL81AE

Windsor Road

OL82SB

Rosary Road

OL82TP

Middlefield

OL81AU

Manley Road

OL82LL

Hill Farm Close

OL81QT

Ashton Road

OL82SP

Rosary Road

OL82NJ

Beechwood Road

OL82NF

Ashton Road

OL81BS

Lune Street

OL81QR

Somersby Street

OL84HF

Falcons View

OL83HW

Ashton Road

OL81AN

Frost Street

OL82TD

Hilary Avenue

OL82UA

Hillcroft

OL82FT

Medlock Vale

OL84BX

Chamber Road

OL83DW

Enfield Avenue

OL82EU

Lovage Drive

OL83EA

Hollins Road

OL82LX

Walters Drive

OL82RF

Ashton Road

Data Sources

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