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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 moderate 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
4/10
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(-53%)
Vehicle crime
8.18(+37%)
Burglary
7.87(+42%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £975,000.

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
Detached28£550,000
Terraced38£248,500
Semi-Detached26£281,750
Flats11£220,000

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

OL35BA

Delph New Road

OL35AQ

Long Lane

OL37LE

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL37LQ

Church Road

OL35PB

Wool Road

OL35BB

Tamewater Villas

OL44EZ

Clough Lane

OL44AF

New Houses

OL44AJ

Broadacres

OL35GD

Tamewater Court

OL35GN

Huddersfield Road

OL35GL

Quarry Lane

OL37LR

Royal George

OL37LA

Low Grove Lane

OL35DY

Stoneswood Road

OL35RA

Husteads

OL44HU

Oldham Road

OL44JW

Platting Road

OL35DS

Grains Road

OL43RA

Roebuck Lane

OL35RJ

Knott Hill Lane

OL44LE

Ashlea Grove

OL36AW

High Street

OL36DQ

Watergate

OL35AS

Tree Tops Close

OL44EQ

Oaklands Road

OL36HR

High Street

OL43SD

Thorpe Lane

OL43RF

Shiloh Lane

OL35DQ

King Street

OL35GG

Midgreave Close

OL43PA

Temple Close

OL36DA

High Street

OL35AW

Nudger Green

OL35QB

Gatehead Croft

OL36DG

Grosvenor Square

OL37PR

Gibbs Close

OL44JR

Lawton Fold

OL36BS

Telford Mews

OL35QQ

Lark Hill Lane

OL36BA

Wade Row

OL43SG

Hollins Road

OL44HR

Manor Close

OL36DL

Pickmere Mews

OL43RE

Hill Top Lane

OL43SA

Thorpe Lane

OL37LD

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL44HN

Oldham Road

OL35QZ

Cobblestones

OL35AF

Crib Lane

OL35DX

Woodhouse Knowl

OL44AG

Huddersfield Road

OL35BS

Riverbank

OL35NW

Lowerfields

OL43RG

Dirty Lane

OL35AY

Dobcross New Road

OL35GE

Bakestones Avenue

OL35EW

Brookside Terrace

OL44HD

Mossley Road

OL43QW

Thorpe Lane

OL35DH

King Street

OL35FZ

Huddersfield Road

OL36BB

Hopkinson Close

OL44HG

High Grove Road

OL35DB

Saddleworth North

OL35BW

Wallhill Road

OL35LE

Newbank Close

OL36HA

High Street

OL35EH

Midgrove Lane

OL44BA

Huddersfield Road

OL37PW

Round Meadow Close

OL44HS

Highbank Crescent

OL43SE

Brighton Road

OL35QU

Mowhalls Lane

OL35EF

Station Approach

OL37LT

Burn Bank

OL44HH

Mossley Road

OL44ED

Summershades Lane

OL35BT

Treetops Close

OL35EG

Huddersfield Road

OL44GH

Oldham Road

OL35JG

Millgate

OL35BH

Wallhill Road

OL35PA

Stonebottom Brow

OL44EE

Burnedge Fold Road

OL37LB

Saddleworth South

OL43QP

Old Lane

OL35FX

Midgrove Lane

OL35JF

Well Brow

OL44HX

Oldham Road

OL35DJ

High Street

OL35BD

Ridings Court

OL35QY

Wharmton Cottages

OL43QB

Huddersfield Road

OL35SZ

Oldham Road

OL37LJ

High Grove Road

OL35BQ

Brook Lane

OL36BP

Buckley Street

OL43QU

Slack Hall

OL35DU

Bridge End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.