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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

OL45LL

Beaufont Drive

OL41HH

Dickinson Street

OL41PA

Gibson Street

OL42AZ

Cedar Street

OL42BP

Falkirk Street

OL45HG

Dove Street

OL41NA

Eric Street

OL43AS

Glaisdale

OL45LG

Lees Grove

OL43AW

Clarksfield Street

OL41HA

Greenacres Road

OL41JA

Little Bank Street

OL41HR

Bank Hill Street

OL41JT

Lees Road

OL41LL

Westerdale

OL43AN

Cennick Close

OL43AB

Glenfield Close

OL45HY

Gibraltar Street

OL41HB

Denmark Street

OL41LS

Frome Street

OL43FW

Wellyhole Street

OL45HJ

Kinder Avenue

OL41HQ

Terrace Street

OL41LR

Cranbrook Street

OL41PU

Cranbrook Street

OL42BY

Lucas Street

OL43AP

Deepdale

OL43AU

Deepdale

OL43EB

Dane Street

OL13HQ

Bottom O' Th' Moor

OL41HD

Dickinson Street

OL41NX

Somerset Street

OL42AE

Barry Street

OL41JW

Lees Road

OL41LE

Forge Street

OL41NF

Red Hall Street

OL41NR

Balfour Street

OL45JB

Ceylon Street

OL45JY

Fulham Street

OL42AD

Soho Street

OL41LG

Cow Lane

OL41LW

Clarksfield Road

OL42AB

Greenacres Road

OL43BD

Wincanton Park

OL45EX

New Earth Street

OL45HH

Kinder Avenue

OL45HN

Gibraltar Street

OL41LZ

Eric Street

OL41NG

Grasmere Road

OL42BA

Hanson Street

Data Sources

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