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Moorside & Sholver

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moorside & Sholver Population
7,312
Population density
1,868.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,511
89.07%
African
218
2.98%
Other White
121
1.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
97
1.33%
Pakistani
78
1.07%
Total population: 7,310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,126
39.61%
Owns outright
811
28.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
285
10.02%
Social rents from council
281
9.88%
Other social rented
250
8.79%
Total households: 2,843

Property prices in Moorside & Sholver

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 in Moorside & Sholver area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moorside & Sholver 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 Moorside & Sholver over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£304,998
Semi-Detached24£210,000
Terraced19£155,000

10 years median price trend in Moorside & Sholver

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorside & Sholver.

All postcodes in Moorside & Sholver

OL42QN

Spinners Way

OL42TH

Peak Close

OL14PH

Waters Edge Fold

OL14PT

Moorside & Sholver

OL14QG

Farmlands Walk

OL14QS

Gaskell Rise

OL42NQ

Haugh Hill Road

OL14NR

Hayle Road

OL14QY

Mackenzie Walk

OL14RB

Gaskell Rise

OL14RD

Johnson Avenue

OL14SE

Glendon Court

OL14TQ

Doncasters Close

OL42NB

Turf Pit Lane

OL42NE

Haven Lane

OL42QG

Longden Avenue

OL14JP

Blenheim Avenue

OL14PJ

Titian Rise

OL14SR

Cop Road

OL42LE

Oakworth Croft

OL42NL

Inchwood Mews

OL14QW

Longfellow Crescent

OL14RE

Burns Close

OL42LF

Erlesmere Close

OL42LN

Conduit Street

OL42LT

Falkland Close

OL42LU

Pembroke Drive

OL42LZ

Arncliffe Rise

OL42QD

Holcombe View Close

OL14PS

Moorside & Sholver

OL42AW

Campion Drive

OL42QF

Rushton Grove

OL14PW

Dalesman Drive

OL14PX

Hodge Clough Road

OL14QJ

Waters Edge Fold

OL14JW

Hodge Road

OL14QP

Longfellow Crescent

OL14NS

Sholver Hill Close

OL14RQ

Goldsmith Avenue

OL42ND

Sunfield Avenue

OL42NW

Priestwood Avenue

OL42TE

Spring Hall Rise

OL42TJ

Arncliffe Rise

OL14JT

Lark Street

OL14RA

Coleridge Road

OL14SD

Glebe Lane

OL14JU

Owen Street

OL14NX

Averon Rise

OL14RP

Bunyan Close

OL42LP

Moordale Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.