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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

OL43QL

Thorpe Close

OL37LN

Armit Road

OL44JU

High Grove Road

OL44AD

Doctor Lane

OL43QE

Slack Hall

OL44EX

Old Lane

OL35NL

Sugar Lane

OL35GT

Sandy Lane

OL44HL

Oldham Road

OL35BJ

Broadgate

OL36DB

Mount View

OL44JG

Parkfield Road

OL44BS

Woodbrook Road

OL44JY

Oaklands Park

OL35ES

Church Street

OL44BZ

Stonebreaks Road

OL37LH

Moss Grove

OL35QE

Gatehead Road

OL35EQ

Huddersfield Road

OL44AY

Huddersfield Road

OL35RH

Knarr Lane

OL35BN

Wall Hill

OL35EB

Oldham Road

OL35EA

Lower Stones

OL35RD

Oldham Road

OL36LT

Ladcastle Road

OL36DD

Den Lane

OL43QR

North Nook

OL35JD

St Annes Square

OL35BU

Walkmill

OL35ED

Rose Hill

OL35GF

Brooke View

OL37LL

Elsted Road

OL44AW

Pastures Lane

OL43RZ

Thorpe Lane

OL43RU

Back Lane

OL43NN

Huddersfield Road

OL36BN

Pickhill

OL35DT

Lawton Square

OL36BQ

Chapel Street

OL35JA

Hill End Road

OL44AR

Higher Turf Lane

OL36AX

High Street

OL35RU

Higher Wade Hill Mews

OL35DE

Delph New Road

OL44DA

Shaws Fold

OL35EP

Green Lane

OL43QA

Huddersfield Road

OL36HY

Oldham Road

OL35EL

Rumbles Lane

OL43RD

Strinesdale

OL44LH

Brookside Avenue

OL36HT

Mill Street

OL35BG

Delph New Road

OL35DF

Huddersfield Road

OL37LY

Church Meadow

OL35NN

Nicker Brow

OL35RE

Thurston Clough Road

OL43RB

Brighton Road

OL44AZ

Heywood Avenue

OL36DE

Moorgate Street

OL44RL

Belmont Avenue

OL35EJ

Midgrove

OL43SB

Higher Turf Lane

OL36HZ

Bridge Street

OL35DZ

Stoneswood Road

OL36LU

Ladcastle Road

OL35QT

Ladcastle Road

OL35TH

The Meadow

OL36BG

Tame Street

OL44HW

Charlotte Lane

OL37HX

Manchester Road

OL35AG

Sandy Lane

OL44RS

Belmont Avenue

OL44HF

Stores Cottages

OL37JZ

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL36LS

Woburn Abbey

OL36FB

High Street

OL44AN

Lyndon Close

OL35AZ

Delph New Road

OL35HP

Oakdale Court

OL36AZ

Manor Yard

OL44AE

Oaklands Court

OL44RZ

Davids Lane

OL36LZ

Mill Street

OL43NY

Huddersfield Road

OL43RX

Masons Row

OL44HQ

High Grove Road

OL44EY

Clough Park Avenue

OL35BP

Saddleworth North

OL35AT

Crib Fold

OL44SB

Crossbank Avenue

OL35JB

Hindle Terrace

OL43RH

Dirty Lane

OL36HS

High Street

OL35DG

Saddleworth North

OL44RN

Summerseat Close

OL44EB

Burnedge Lane

OL35ET

Huddersfield Road

OL35ER

Midgrove Lane

Data Sources

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