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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

OL36LS

Ladcastle Road

OL37LW

Hollin Crescent

OL43SB

Higher Turf Lane

OL43NN

Huddersfield Road

OL35DJ

High Street

OL35EW

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL36BQ

Chapel Street

OL37LN

Armit Road

OL35AS

Treetops Close

OL35BA

Streethouse Lane

OL35BD

Ridings Court

OL35BL

Shutt Lane

OL35JF

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35PA

Thurston Clough Road

OL36HT

Mill Street

OL36HY

Oldham Road

OL44AD

Doctor Lane

OL43RZ

Thorpe Lane

OL44HG

High Grove Road

OL44LE

Ashlea Grove

OL35EP

Green Lane

OL35GD

Tamewater Court

OL35GG

Brooke View

OL37LH

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL43QU

Thorpe Lane

OL43QD

Thorpe Lane

OL44HN

Oldham Road

OL35BQ

Brook Lane

OL35DG

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35EF

Station Approach

OL35QW

Barmeadow

OL36BB

Hopkinson Close

OL37HX

Manchester Road

OL37LD

Lower Frenches Drive

OL37PG

Shaw Hall Close

OL37PR

Gibbs Close

OL37PW

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL43PA

Temple Close

OL44DB

Wood Brook Road

OL35DQ

Gartside Street

OL35EE

Mark Wood Road

OL35HW

Delph Lane

OL35NN

Lower Fields

OL36HZ

Bridge Street

OL37LL

Elsted Road

OL43NY

Holgate Street

OL44HE

Manor Close

OL44HT

Westfield Drive

OL44JR

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35DT

Lawton Square

OL35NP

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL36AP

High Street

OL36HS

High Street

OL36LT

Ladcastle Road

OL44AA

Doctor Lane

OL43QE

Thorpe Lane

OL43RD

High Lee Lane

OL35TH

The Meadow

OL35EG

Bakestones Avenue

OL35ES

Church Street

OL35QB

Gatehead Croft

OL35RQ

Knarr Lane

OL36BP

Buckley Street

OL36HR

High Street

OL43QN

Thorpe Lane

OL44AJ

Oldham Road

OL35AP

Nudger Close

OL35FX

Midgrove Lane

OL35HR

Oldham Road

OL35QE

Gatehead Road

OL35RJ

Hill Top Lane

OL37PQ

Gibbs Close

OL43RX

Back Lane

OL43RA

Cabin Lane

OL44BS

Wood Brook Road

OL35GS

Mill Lane

OL35BB

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35AT

Crib Fold

OL35JE

St Annes Square

OL35QA

Gatehead Mews

OL36AW

High Street

OL36DB

Ladcastle Road

OL44ED

Summershades Lane

OL44HU

Grasscroft Heights

OL44SB

Crossbank Avenue

OL35AZ

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35BN

Shutt Lane

OL35GN

Huddersfield Road

OL36LU

Ladcastle Road

OL44AF

New Houses

OL44AR

Higher Turf Lane

OL44HW

Charlotte Lane

OL44LH

Ashlea Grove

OL35AB

Sugar Lane

OL35BJ

Broadgate

OL35DZ

Oldham Road

OL35JB

Hill End Road

OL35QT

Ladcastle Road

OL43RU

Back Lane

OL44AG

Huddersfield Road

Data Sources

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