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New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

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About

New Delph, Dobcross and Austerlands sit within Saddleworth in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, on the western edge of the South Pennines. The settlements follow the valley of the River Tame, with rows of stone houses, former mill buildings and small commercial streets that reflect the area's industrial past. Austerlands lies beside the A62, linking the valley to neighbouring towns, while Dobcross and New Delph form a cluster of lanes and village squares tucked into the hillside. Footpaths and minor roads lead up from the valley to open moorland and reservoir catchments above the villages.

Community life centers on parish halls, pubs and local clubs that serve the scattered farming and residential population. Each spring the Saddleworth Whit Friday tradition brings brass bands and processions through the lanes and greens, with live contests and short performances at specific village venues. That annual movement of bands, alongside scheduled walking routes into the surrounding hills, helps define local rhythms and gives the area a calendar of gatherings that draws residents from across the parish.

Area overview

On average New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 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 per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 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). New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is home to around 6,477 people, with a population density of about 572.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.06(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.49(-54%)
Vehicle crime
8.18(+36%)
Burglary
7.87(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(-19%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,439
44.86%
Level 3 (A level)
894
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
652
11.99%
No qualifications
606
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
380
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,437

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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £286,500 in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 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£550,000
Flats12£238,500
Semi-Detached20£250,000
Terraced34£246,500

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

OL35JB

Hindle Terrace

OL44EQ

Oaklands Road

OL36AZ

Manor Yard

OL44AP

Wrigley Street

OL44EB

Burnedge Lane

OL44RL

Belmont Avenue

OL35JA

Hill End Road

OL43SG

Hollins Road

OL44RZ

Davids Lane

OL35BU

Walkmill

OL37LF

West Mount

OL37LY

Church Meadow

OL44AN

Lyndon Close

OL35DA

Saddleworth North

OL35EB

Oldham Road

OL36AJ

Spring Street

OL37LB

Saddleworth South

OL44DA

Shaws Fold

OL35DB

Saddleworth North

OL35DF

Huddersfield Road

OL35GL

Quarry Lane

OL44EX

Old Lane

OL35GE

Bakestones Avenue

OL37JZ

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL37LG

West Cottages

OL43QA

Huddersfield Road

OL35RR

The Grove

OL43QW

Thorpe Lane

OL44JG

Parkfield Road

OL35EQ

Huddersfield Road

OL35RA

Husteads

OL35RU

Higher Wade Hill Mews

OL44AY

Huddersfield Road

OL44EY

Clough Park Avenue

OL36HA

High Street

OL37LJ

High Grove Road

OL43QR

North Nook

OL43RF

Shiloh Lane

OL35QH

Long Lane

OL37LE

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL43RB

Brighton Road

OL36HX

High Street

OL35HP

Oakdale Court

OL35NW

Lowerfields

OL44AE

Oaklands Court

OL36BA

Wade Row

OL35BG

Delph New Road

OL43RY

Doctor House Fold

OL35AY

Dobcross New Road

OL35DE

Delph New Road

OL35EA

Lower Stones

OL35SZ

Oldham Road

OL35DS

Grains Road

OL35DX

Woodhouse Knowl

OL36DD

Den Lane

OL43RH

Dirty Lane

OL44BX

Robinsons Place

OL44HB

Mossley Road

OL35QD

Platt Lane

OL36AX

High Street

OL37PN

Gibbs Close

OL37PP

Whitehead Close

OL44JT

Parklands

OL35AU

Fold Cottages

OL35EL

Rumbles Lane

OL35RE

Thurston Clough Road

OL44AW

Pastures Lane

OL36BG

Tame Street

OL36NA

Mill Street

OL44JW

Platting Road

OL35AF

Crib Lane

OL35GF

Brooke View

OL36DL

Pickmere Mews

OL43SD

Thorpe Lane

OL36DE

Moorgate Street

OL37LR

Royal George

OL43QB

Huddersfield Road

OL43SF

Top Oth'Meadows

OL44BZ

Stonebreaks Road

OL44LR

The Meadows

OL36BF

Hopkinson Close

OL35BT

Treetops Close

OL35RD

Oldham Road

OL35ET

Huddersfield Road

OL43RG

Dirty Lane

OL44AB

Doctor Lane

OL44JU

High Grove Road

OL44RS

Belmont Avenue

OL35AG

Sandy Lane

OL35AW

Nudger Green

OL35LE

Newbank Close

OL35BS

Riverbank

OL37LP

Park Cottages

OL44HF

Stores Cottages

OL44HL

Oldham Road

OL44HQ

High Grove Road

OL36BS

Telford Mews

OL44RN

Summerseat Close

OL35RH

Knarr Lane

OL36AY

Wade Row Top

Data Sources

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