Moorside & Sholver is a residential area located in the eastern part of Oldham. The neighbourhood consists mainly of terraced and semi-detached houses, with some local amenities like shops and schools. The area is close to the Pennine foothills, offering easy access to green spaces such as Sholver Park and the surrounding countryside. Public transport links provide connections to Oldham town centre and nearby areas.
The area has a mix of older and more modern housing, with some community facilities including a local library and sports clubs. Moorside & Sholver is predominantly residential, with a few small businesses serving the local population. The nearby A62 road provides a direct route into Oldham and towards Huddersfield. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to larger urban centres.
On average Moorside & Sholver has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Moorside & Sholver is £41,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Moorside & Sholver: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Moorside & Sholver area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £410,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £310,000; semi-detached at £200,000; terraced at £155,000;.
10 years price trend in Moorside & Sholver
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Causewood Close
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Fresca Road
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Old Bank View
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Oakley Drive
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Spinners Way
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Peak Close
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Waters Edge Fold
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Moorside & Sholver
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Farmlands Walk
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Gaskell Rise
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Haugh Hill Road
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Hayle Road
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Mackenzie Walk
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Gaskell Rise
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Johnson Avenue
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Glendon Court
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Doncasters Close
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Turf Pit Lane
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Haven Lane
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Longden Avenue
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Cop Road
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Blenheim Avenue
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Titian Rise
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Oakworth Croft
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Inchwood Mews
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Longfellow Crescent
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Burns Close
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Erlesmere Close
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Conduit Street
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Falkland Close
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Pembroke Drive
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Arncliffe Rise
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Holcombe View Close
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Moorside & Sholver
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Campion Drive
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Rushton Grove
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Dalesman Drive
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Hodge Clough Road
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Waters Edge Fold
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Hodge Road
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Longfellow Crescent
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Sholver Hill Close
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Goldsmith Avenue
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Sunfield Avenue
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Arncliffe Rise
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Priestwood Avenue
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Spring Hall Rise
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Lark Street
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Coleridge Road
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Glebe Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.