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About

Oldham is a town in Greater Manchester, located northeast of Manchester city centre. It is part of the wider Oldham borough, which includes several smaller towns and villages. The area has a mix of urban and semi-rural landscapes, with moorland on its eastern edges. Oldham was historically a major centre for textile manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution.

The town features Victorian architecture, including the Old Town Hall and Parish Church. Key landmarks include Gallery Oldham, a combined museum and art space, and the Oldham Coliseum Theatre. The district has transport links via Metrolink trams and major roads like the M60 motorway. Oldham’s economy has shifted from industry to retail and services, with the Spindles shopping centre as a focal point.

Area overview

On average Oldham has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oldham is £37,802 per year. There are 121 schools in Oldham: 85 primary (10 Outstanding and 64 Good) and 14 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oldham Population

242,089

Population density

1,700.5 per km²

Demographics

British

157,914

65.23%

Pakistani

32,802

13.55%

Bangladeshi

21,754

8.99%

African

6,065

2.51%

Other White

4,978

2.06%

Total population: 242,087

Housing

Owns outright

29,384

31.55%

Owns with a mortgage

26,845

28.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

14,253

15.3%

Other social rented

12,188

13.09%

Social rents from council

7,572

8.13%

Total households: 93,140

Property prices in Oldham

Based on 1,945 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Oldham area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,399,995.

Price distribution per property type (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 Oldham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	309	£355,000	£212,000	£290,000	£460,000	£648,800
Flats	105	£145,000	£85,000	£120,000	£185,000	£274,800
Semi-Detached	668	£231,500	£145,000	£195,000	£270,000	£360,000
Terraced	863	£165,000	£92,300	£139,000	£195,500	£280,000

10 years median price trend in Oldham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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