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Shaw & Crompton

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About

Shaw & Crompton is a suburban area in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It lies between Royton and Milnrow, with easy access to the M62 motorway. The area has a mix of residential streets, local shops, and green spaces like Crompton Moor, which offers walking trails and views across the region.

The community is served by several schools, pubs, and leisure facilities, including Shaw Market and the local library. Public transport links provide connections to Oldham town centre and Manchester. The area retains a traditional feel with its historic landmarks, such as St James’ Church, while also catering to modern needs.

Area overview

On average Shaw & Crompton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Shaw & Crompton is £37,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Shaw & Crompton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
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

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

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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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
Detached8£352,500
Flats5£143,000
Semi-Detached44£245,000
Terraced23£166,000

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

OL26YG

Thornham Road

OL27LX

Ashdown Way

OL27QD

Higher Rise

OL27QN

The Link

OL26TE

Fir Lane

OL26SP

Eskdale Avenue

OL27RR

Sackville Close

OL27RB

Grampian Way

OL27RE

Malvern Close

OL27SD

Balfour Street

OL26SY

Windermere Road

OL27DH

Astley Close

OL27NF

Marlfield Road

OL27PD

Samuel Lane

OL27PS

Brellafield Drive

OL27SJ

Arthur Street

OL27UJ

Mossgate Road

OL27YF

Eden Way

OL26SX

Buttermere Grove

OL26SU

Ullswater Avenue

OL27RS

Whitfield Rise

OL27RN

The Pentlands

OL27HJ

Moorfield Hamlet

OL27ND

Acre Barn

OL27QE

Lowerfields Rise

OL27XN

Bourne Road

OL27YA

Waveney Road

OL27RQ

Cumbrian Close

OL27DP

Denbigh Drive

OL27QW

Sandy Bank

OL27RJ

Northdowns Road

OL27SR

Balfour Street

OL27PX

Great Meadow

OL27PZ

Rishworth Rise

OL27EW

Somerset Avenue

OL27HT

Millbrae Gardens

OL27LU

Rockingham Close

OL27RH

Cumbrian Close

OL27XD

Avon Road

OL27YB

Brandon Crescent

OL27YG

Trent Road

OL27NJ

Salisbury Street

OL27PP

Rushcroft Road

OL27QB

Meadow Rise

OL27RL

Chiltern Close

OL27XL

Langden Close

OL27YL

Derwent Drive

OL27ET

Hereford Close

OL27NH

Leonardin Close

OL27QJ

Long Rushes

OL27XG

Avon Road

OL27PT

Mossgate Road

OL26SR

Buttermere Grove

OL27HS

Thornham Road

OL27JB

Assheton Road

OL27PR

Rushcroft Road

OL27WS

Duchess Street

OL27LZ

Ashdown Way

OL27DQ

Capesthorne Drive

OL27HN

Fitton Street

OL27PB

Greenhill Avenue

OL27RF

Chiltern Close

OL27SB

Rochdale Road

Data Sources

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