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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

OL44EE

Burnedge Fold Road

OL44HJ

Mossley Road

OL35AQ

Long Lane

OL42JW

Waterworks Road

OL43QL

Thorpe Close

OL44BA

Heywood Avenue

OL44EQ

Oaklands Park

OL44GH

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL44JY

Oaklands Park

OL35DY

Knott Hill Lane

OL35EJ

Huddersfield Road

OL35FZ

Huddersfield Road

OL35GT

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35QZ

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35JD

St Annes Square

OL36DQ

Water Gate

OL43QP

Old Lane

OL35BY

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35DU

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35ED

Mark Wood Road

OL35QU

Ladcastle Road

OL35RG

Knarr Lane

OL36HD

Court Street

OL37LA

Armit Road

OL44HD

Mossley Road

OL44HH

Mossley Road

OL35DH

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35EH

Midgrove Lane

OL43SA

Dirty Lane

OL44HR

Manor Close

OL44HX

Oldham Road

OL35PB

High Street

OL36AT

High Street

OL37LQ

Church Meadow

OL44RY

Tottington Avenue

OL35AD

Crib Lane

OL35BH

Broadgate

OL35BW

Shutt Lane

OL35ER

Midgrove Lane

OL35JG

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35QY

Mount Lane

OL35QQ

Huddersfield Road

OL36DG

Water Gate

OL36LZ

Mill Street

OL37LT

Burn Bank

OL43RE

Hill Top Lane

OL44AZ

Heywood Avenue

OL35BP

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL35NL

Sugar Lane

OL35QX

Streethouse Lane

OL36DA

Den Lane

OL36FB

High Street

OL37JY

Chew Valley Road

OL43SE

Brighton Road

OL44EZ

Brookway

OL44HS

Highbank Crescent

Data Sources

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