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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

OL84HN

Keble Avenue

OL82SW

Rosary Road

OL83DG

Hollins Road

OL81BB

Harper Street

OL81AP

Burlington Avenue

OL84HQ

Eton Avenue

OL82TL

Weatherly Close

OL82FY

Peppercorn Avenue

OL82RL

Marland Fold Lane

OL83EW

Bellfield Avenue

OL83DY

Medlock Vale

OL81AA

Chamber Road

OL82NY

Wildbrook Terrace

OL81QD

Copster Hill Road

OL82PE

Mckie Close

OL82AY

Scholars Close

OL82AG

Crossland Drive

OL83EZ

Ethel Street

OL82SE

Marland Avenue

OL83HS

Ashton Road

OL82LR

Woodpark Close

OL82QR

Fir Tree Avenue

OL83JP

Victoria Street

OL82RJ

Ashton Road

OL82AT

Medlock Vale

OL82TG

Keb Lane

OL82PJ

Fir Tree Avenue

OL83JA

Knott Lanes

OL82SG

Riversdale Drive

OL81QB

Copster Hill Road

OL82LF

Keswick Avenue

OL81BD

Kennedy Street

OL82QJ

Springwood Hall Road

OL82AR

Ashville Court

OL82RW

Mills Farm Close

OL82BL

Burley Crescent

OL82PH

Fir Tree Avenue

OL83DB

Wyndale Road

OL81AG

Hermon Avenue

OL82SF

Greenhurst Crescent

OL82FU

Medlock Vale

OL83DT

Hollins Road

OL83JS

Ashton Road

OL83HG

Ashton Road

OL82RD

Ducie Street

OL81AT

Lorne Street

OL82RQ

Kelso Close

OL82FS

Medlock Vale

Data Sources

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