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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 64 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
64
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(+87%)
Burglary
8.42(+51%)
Public order
6.57(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.23(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,589
94.12%
Other White
86
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.77%
Bangladeshi
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Shaw & Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,500 up to £415,000.

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
Detached7£355,000
Flats5£143,000
Semi-Detached34£245,500
Terraced17£172,500

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

OL27QD

Higher Rise

OL26YG

Thornham Road

OL27LX

Sherwood Way

OL27QN

The Link

OL27RB

Grampian Way

OL27RE

Malvern Close

OL26SP

Eskdale Avenue

OL26TE

Rigi Mount

OL27RR

Sackville Close

OL27SD

Fraser Street

OL27NF

Marlfield Road

OL27SJ

Arthur Street

OL26SY

Windermere Road

OL27DH

Astley Close

OL27PD

Rochdale Road

OL27PS

Brellafield Drive

OL27UJ

Whitfield

OL27YF

Eden Way

OL26SX

Buttermere Grove

OL27RS

Whitfield Rise

OL26SU

Ullswater Avenue

OL27HJ

Moorfield Hamlet

OL27QE

Lowerfields Rise

OL27RN

The Pentlands

OL27XN

Bourne Road

OL27YA

Waveney Road

OL27ND

Acre Barn

OL27RQ

Mendips Close

OL27DP

Surrey Avenue

OL27QW

Sandy Bank

OL27RJ

North Downs Road

OL27SR

Blair Close

OL27PX

Great Meadow

OL27PZ

Rishworth Rise

OL27EW

Somerset Avenue

OL27LU

Rockingham Close

OL27RH

Cumbrian Close

OL27XD

Duchess Street

OL27HT

Rochdale Road

OL27YB

Brandon Crescent

OL27YG

Trent Road

OL27NJ

Salisbury Street

OL27PP

Rushcroft Road

OL27RL

Chiltern Close

OL27YL

Trent Road

OL27QB

Spring Rise

OL27XL

Langden Close

OL27NH

Leonardin Close

OL27ET

Surrey Avenue

OL27QJ

Rush Mount

OL27XG

Avon Road

OL27HS

Rochdale Road

OL26SR

Grasmere Road

OL27JB

Assheton Road

OL27PR

Rushcroft Road

OL27PT

Moss Gate Road

OL27WS

Crompton Gate

OL27DQ

Capesthorne Drive

OL27HN

Fitton Street

OL27LZ

Ashdown Way

OL27PB

Moss Gate Road

OL27RF

Cotswold Avenue

OL27SB

Rochdale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.