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Shaw & Crompton

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About

Shaw & Crompton is a distinct area within the Oldham borough, characterised by its historical mill town origins. The landscape is defined by rows of Victorian terraced housing and the prominent chimney of the former Jubilee Mill, a reminder of its industrial past. The local geography includes Crompton Moor, an area of open upland on the edge of the Pennines, providing walking routes and views over the town.

The community is served by a central precinct with independent shops and market stalls. Dunwood Park offers recreational space with a boating lake and playgrounds. The area maintains its own civic identity, separate from Oldham town centre, with local events often held at the War Memorial and surrounding public spaces.

Area overview

On average Shaw & Crompton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shaw & Crompton is £41,801 per year. There are 3 schools in Shaw & Crompton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shaw & Crompton is home to around 5,940 people, with a population density of about 1,596.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaw & Crompton Population
5,940
Population density
1,596.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.58(-34%)
Vehicle crime
11.28(+88%)
Burglary
8.42(+52%)
Public order
6.57(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.23(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,589
94.12%
Other White
86
1.45%
Bangladeshi
46
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.77%
Irish
36
0.61%
Total population: 5,938

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,203
24.16%
No qualifications
1,071
21.51%
Level 3 (A level)
898
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
531
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 4,979

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,253
45.93%
Owns with a mortgage
728
26.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
282
10.34%
Social rents from council
216
7.92%
Other social rented
176
6.45%
Total households: 2,728

Property prices in Shaw & Crompton

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Shaw & Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,500 up to £499,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shaw & Crompton 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 Shaw & Crompton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced21£180,000
Detached9£360,000
Flats4£146,500
Semi-Detached39£245,000

10 years median price trend in Shaw & Crompton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaw & Crompton.

All postcodes in Shaw & Crompton

OL27YR

Ebor Close

OL27RW

Barnfield Rise

OL27SU

Alison Street

OL27QT

Clevelands Close

OL27DS

Dorset Avenue

OL27QZ

Norwood Close

OL27NH

Leonardin Close

OL27QG

Meadow Rise

OL27SH

Shawfold

OL26TF

Fir Lane

OL27QU

Trent Road

OL27YE

Derwent Drive

OL27XR

Duchess Street

OL27HG

The Brock

OL27SD

Fraser Street

OL26SS

Fir Lane

OL27QA

Rishworth Rise

OL27NQ

Foxhill

OL27XW

Duchess Street

OL27RB

Grampian Way

OL27PW

Westdown Gardens

OL27NZ

Greenhill Avenue

OL27LN

Thornham Road

OL27LU

Rockingham Close

OL27XJ

Lower Rushcroft

OL27PT

Moss Gate Road

OL27XT

Derwent Drive

OL27PY

Greenway

OL27XG

Avon Road

OL27QY

Hawkshead Road

OL27YH

Ingleby Close

OL27LG

Maple Close

OL27LF

Wood Street

OL27PP

Rushcroft Road

OL27NN

Rochdale Road

OL27PA

Moss Grove

OL27QF

Valley Rise

OL27YA

Waveney Road

OL27YF

Eden Way

OL27RG

South Downs Close

OL27QR

Trent Road

OL27SR

Blair Close

OL27RS

Whitfield Rise

OL27YQ

Trent Road

OL27QW

Sandy Bank

OL27NY

Moss Gate Road

OL27NG

Foxhill

OL27SE

Blakelock Street

OL27JB

Assheton Road

OL27SQ

Christine Street

OL27EG

Dorset Avenue

OL27LL

Cherry Hall Drive

OL27RQ

Mendips Close

OL27DH

Astley Close

OL27LW

Thornham Road

OL27NP

Rochdale Road

OL27RN

The Pentlands

OL26XU

Narrowgate Brow

OL27LZ

Ashdown Way

OL27SF

Glebe Street

OL27SG

Alfred Street

OL27HL

Rochdale Road

OL27DJ

Samlesbury Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.