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About

Salem is a residential area in Oldham, known for its mix of housing types, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. The area is close to local amenities, with shops, schools, and parks within easy reach. Public transport links provide connections to Oldham town centre and nearby Manchester, making it a practical location for commuters.

Green spaces like Salem Fields offer recreational opportunities, while the nearby Medlock Valley provides walking routes. The area has a community-focused feel, with local events and facilities catering to residents. Salem’s proximity to major roads like the A62 adds to its accessibility for both work and leisure.

Area overview

On average Salem has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Salem is £35,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Salem: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salem Population
7,912
Population density
6,507.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,202
53.12%
British
2,230
28.19%
Other
274
3.46%
African
246
3.11%
Other White
227
2.87%
Total population: 7,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
735
30.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
715
29.95%
Owns outright
633
26.52%
Other social rented
117
4.9%
Other forms of private rent
97
4.06%
Total households: 2,387

Property prices in Salem

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £134,500 in Salem area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Salem 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 Salem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£280,000
Flats1£138,000
Semi-Detached10£177,500
Terraced26£125,000

10 years median price trend in Salem

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salem.

All postcodes in Salem

OL41JP

Jackson Street

OL41NZ

Cranbrook Place

OL43AJ

Kentucky Street

OL45ET

Smyrna Street

OL45JE

Breeze Hill Road

OL41NE

Bridson Street

OL41NS

Balfour Street

OL43AT

Staindale

OL43EE

Prince Edward Avenue

OL43EG

Greenacres Road

OL41LX

Kelverlow Street

OL43AE

Bank Street

OL43BU

Dudley Street

OL43HG

Burghley Avenue

OL45HT

Gibraltar Street

OL41LH

Hillside Avenue

OL41LP

Glen Road

OL45JF

Breeze Hill Road

OL45JQ

Cyprus Close

OL41HP

Greenacres Road

OL41LJ

Clarksfield Road

OL41HE

Townfield Street

OL41HU

Jackson Street

OL42BW

Cedar Street

OL43AR

Glaisdale

OL45HB

Quail Street

OL45JZ

Huxley Street

OL45LB

Darwin Street

OL41NN

Warcock Road

OL43AY

Bank Top Park

OL43BJ

Wyke Park

OL41HX

Lees Road

OL42AG

Hill Street

OL43HJ

Burghley Avenue

OL45JG

Breeze Hill Road

OL42BT

Greenacres Road

OL43AG

Abercorn Street

OL45HS

Gibraltar Street

OL41NY

Cranbrook Street

OL41NU

Easterdale

OL42BN

Taurus Street

OL43AZ

Bank Top Park

OL43ED

Prince Edward Avenue

OL45HF

Martin Avenue

OL45HL

Pendle Close

OL45HQ

Kestrel Avenue

OL45JL

Brookside

OL41LU

Kelverlow Street

OL41NB

Eric Street

OL43AX

Wheeldale

OL43HH

Melford Grove

OL41NJ

Arundel Street

OL41SL

Wrigley Street

OL43AF

Abercorn Street

OL45HD

Kestrel Avenue

OL41LY

Kelverlow Street

OL41NP

Cook Street

OL43BG

Gowran Park

OL45LJ

Roundthorn Road

OL41HY

Lees Road

OL41PB

Cook Street

OL42BS

Falkirk Street

OL43BA

Cennick Close

OL45LN

Roundthorn Road

OL42BX

Plane Street

OL43EA

Dane Street

OL43EQ

Hollinhall Street

OL41LN

Clarksfield Road

OL41ND

Ronald Street

OL43BE

Gowran Park

OL43BQ

Dudley Street

OL45JX

Fulham Street

OL43AH

Dawson Street

OL43AQ

Dudley Street

OL43EF

Prince Edward Avenue

OL45ES

Clarksfield Street

OL45EY

Dove Street

OL45HZ

Aden Street

OL45JA

Aden Street

OL41HG

Dickinson Street

OL41HW

Terrace Street

OL42AX

Dunkerley Street

OL45EP

Brewerton Road

OL45HE

Rook Street

OL41HS

Cow Lane

OL45HW

Gibraltar Street

OL41NL

Arundel Street

OL41NW

Bridson Street

OL45EU

Hill Close

OL45LF

Chatsworth Street

OL41LA

Overens Street

OL41NQ

Foster Street

OL43AL

Kentucky Street

OL43BB

Wellyhole Street

OL45HR

Abercorn Street

OL45JU

Fulham Street

OL41HT

Balfour Street

OL41LQ

Hillside Avenue

OL41NH

Fleet Street

OL43BF

Constantine Street

Data Sources

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