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New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

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About

New Delph, Dobcross, and Austerlands are villages in the Saddleworth area of Oldham, nestled in the Pennine foothills. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, moorland, and stone-built cottages, reflecting the region's industrial past. The area is known for its strong community ties and traditional events, such as the annual Saddleworth Rushcart Festival in Dobcross. Local amenities include pubs, small shops, and walking trails that connect to the surrounding countryside.

The villages offer a mix of rural and semi-rural living, with easy access to Manchester via road and rail. New Delph and Austerlands are quieter, with scattered farms and open fields, while Dobcross has a more centralised village feel. The area attracts those seeking a balance between countryside living and urban convenience, with nearby attractions like Dovestone Reservoir providing outdoor recreation. The industrial heritage of textile mills can still be seen in the architecture, blending history with modern residential developments.

Area overview

On average New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £51,400 per year. There are 3 schools in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands Population
6,477
Population density
572.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,149
94.91%
Other White
83
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.54%
Irish
34
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.48%
Total population: 6,479

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,335
46.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,022
35.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
13.05%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.92%
Other social rented
45
1.57%
Total households: 2,859

Property prices in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,399,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands 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 New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£525,000
Flats12£240,000
Semi-Detached24£256,750
Terraced38£235,000

10 years median price trend in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands.

All postcodes in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL36AZ

Hopkinson Close

OL35JA

Hill End Road

OL43SG

Back O' Th' Low Road

OL44AP

Wrigley Street

OL44EB

Burnedge Lane

OL44RL

Belmont Avenue

OL44RZ

Davids Lane

OL35BU

Riverbank

OL35DA

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35EB

Oldham Road

OL36AJ

Spring Street

OL37LB

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL37LF

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL37LY

Church Meadow

OL44AN

Lyndon Close

OL44DA

Stonebreaks Road

OL35DB

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35DF

Huddersfield Road

OL35GE

Bakestones Avenue

OL35GL

Quarry Lane

OL37JZ

Colt Hill Lane

OL37LG

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL43QA

Huddersfield Road

OL44EX

Old Lane

OL35RR

Husteads Lane

OL43QW

Slack Hall

OL44JG

Parkfield Road

OL35EQ

Huddersfield Road

OL35RA

Husteads Lane

OL43RF

Shiloh Lane

OL35RU

Burnedge Lane

OL36HA

High Street

OL37LJ

High Grove Road

OL43QR

North Nook

OL44AY

Huddersfield Road

OL44EY

Clough Park Avenue

OL35QH

Long Lane

OL36HX

High Street

OL37LE

Church Road

OL43RB

Brighton Road

OL35BG

Knarr Lane

OL35HP

Oakdale Court

OL35NW

Lower Fields

OL36BA

High Street

OL44AE

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL43RY

Doctor Lane

OL35AY

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35EA

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35DE

Station Approach

OL35DS

Green Lane

OL35DX

Woodhouse Knowl

OL35SZ

Oldham Road

OL36DD

Den Lane

OL43RH

Dirty Lane

OL44BX

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL44HB

Mossley Road

OL35QD

Lark Hill Road

OL35AU

Woods Lane

OL35EL

Rumbles Lane

OL35RE

Oldham Road

OL36AX

High Street

OL37PN

Gibbs Close

OL37PP

Gibbs Close

OL44AW

Pastures Lane

OL44JT

Parkfield Road

OL35AF

Crib Lane

OL35GF

Brooke View

OL36BG

Tame Street

OL36DL

Pickmere Mews

OL36NA

Mill Street

OL43SD

Brighton Road

OL44JW

Platting Road

OL35BT

Treetops Close

OL35RD

Mill Lane

OL36BF

Hopkinson Close

OL36DE

Moorgate Street

OL37LR

Church Road

OL43SF

Top O' Th' Meadows Lane

OL43QB

Huddersfield Road

OL44BZ

Stonebreaks Road

OL44LR

Glade Brow

OL35AG

Ridings Court

OL35AW

Nudger Green

OL35ET

Huddersfield Road

OL35LE

Newbank Close

OL43RG

Dirty Lane

OL44JU

High Grove Road

OL44AB

Doctor Lane

OL44RS

Belmont Avenue

OL35BS

Newbank Close

OL36BS

Telford Mews

OL37LP

Armit Road

OL44HF

Mossley Road

OL44HL

Mossley Road

OL44HQ

Charlotte Lane

OL44RN

Summerseat Close

OL35RF

Knarr Barn Lane

OL35RH

Knarr Lane

OL36AY

Wade Row

OL36BN

Buckley Street

Data Sources

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