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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

OL36BN

Pickhill

OL43SB

Higher Turf Lane

OL35RF

Knarr Barn Lane

OL36LS

Woburn Abbey

OL37LW

Hollin Crescent

OL43NN

Huddersfield Road

OL35EW

Brookside Terrace

OL36BQ

Chapel Street

OL35DJ

High Street

OL37LN

Armit Road

OL35AS

Tree Tops Close

OL35BA

Delph New Road

OL36HT

Mill Street

OL43RZ

Thorpe Lane

OL44AD

Doctor Lane

OL44LE

Ashlea Grove

OL35JF

Well Brow

OL35BD

Ridings Court

OL35BL

Wallhill Road

OL35PA

Stonebottom Brow

OL36HY

Oldham Road

OL44HG

High Grove Road

OL35GG

Midgreave Close

OL43QD

Thorpe Lane

OL44HN

Oldham Road

OL35EP

Green Lane

OL35GD

Tamewater Court

OL37LH

Moss Grove

OL43QU

Slack Hall

OL37HX

Manchester Road

OL35QW

Barmeadow

OL37PG

Shaw Hall Close

OL37PW

Round Meadow Close

OL44DB

Laureates Place

OL35BQ

Brook Lane

OL35DG

Saddleworth North

OL35EF

Station Approach

OL36BB

Hopkinson Close

OL37LD

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL37PR

Gibbs Close

OL43PA

Temple Close

OL35HW

Hill End Road

OL36HZ

Bridge Street

OL37LL

Elsted Road

OL44HE

Mossley Road

OL44HT

Westfield Drive

OL44JR

Lawton Fold

OL35DQ

King Street

OL35EE

Mark Wood

OL35NN

Nicker Brow

OL43NY

Huddersfield Road

OL35NP

Dobcross New Road

OL36HS

High Street

OL43QE

Slack Hall

OL43RD

Strinesdale

OL35DT

Lawton Square

OL36AP

High Street

OL36LT

Ladcastle Road

OL44AA

Huddersfield Road

OL35EG

Huddersfield Road

OL35ES

Church Street

OL35QB

Gatehead Croft

OL35RQ

Oldham Road

OL35TH

The Meadow

OL36BP

Buckley Street

OL36HR

High Street

OL43QN

Thorpe Lane

OL44AJ

Broadacres

OL35FX

Midgrove Lane

OL35QE

Gatehead Road

OL43RA

Roebuck Lane

OL43RX

Masons Row

OL35AP

Nudger Close

OL35HR

Oldham Road

OL35RJ

Knott Hill Lane

OL37PQ

Gibbs Close

OL44BS

Woodbrook Road

OL36DB

Mount View

OL35AT

Crib Fold

OL35BB

Tamewater Villas

OL35GS

Mill Lane

OL35JE

Hill View

OL35QA

Gatehead Mews

OL36AW

High Street

OL44ED

Summershades Lane

OL44HU

Oldham Road

OL44SB

Crossbank Avenue

OL35AZ

Delph New Road

OL44AR

Higher Turf Lane

OL35BN

Wall Hill

OL35GN

Huddersfield Road

OL36LU

Ladcastle Road

OL44AF

New Houses

OL44HW

Charlotte Lane

OL44LH

Brookside Avenue

OL35QT

Ladcastle Road

OL44AG

Huddersfield Road

OL35AB

Church Fields

OL35BJ

Broadgate

OL35DZ

Stoneswood Road

Data Sources

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