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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 114 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-Detached33£200,000
Terraced47£155,000

10 years median price trend in Medlock Vale

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

Data Sources

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