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About

Shaw ward lies on the western edge of Oldham, bordered by open moorland to the north and the Rochdale Canal tracing its southern boundary. The area's layout is defined by its mill-town heritage, with rows of Victorian terraced housing climbing the hillsides from the central crossroads. The Rochdale Canal runs through the southern part of the ward, a remnant of the industrial transport network that once powered the local economy.

The ward contains several large mill complexes, now largely repurposed, that dominate the skyline. Crompton Moor provides accessible green space on its northern fringe, with footpaths leading onto the Pennine uplands. The area functions as a distinct community with its own high street facilities centred around Market Street and Rochdale Road, serving the local residential population.

Area overview

On average Shaw has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shaw is £42,474 per year. There are 5 schools in Shaw: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shaw

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shaw 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£385,000
Flats1£165,000
Semi-Detached43£205,000
Terraced54£160,000

10 years median price trend in Shaw

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

All postcodes in Shaw

OL28LX

Grand Stand

OL28TQ

Castlemere Drive

OL28RP

Margaret Street

OL163SY

Milnrow Road

OL27RZ

Hope Street

OL28DZ

Haddon Way

OL28DF

Buckstones Road

OL28DS

George Street

OL28EA

Harewood Road

OL28EJ

Oak Street

OL28GD

Compton Fold

OL28QF

Lilac View Close

OL27UE

Wrens Nest Avenue

OL27UW

Napier Street

OL28HB

Linney Lane

OL28JD

The Knoll

OL27TF

Lees Street

OL28EP

Park Place

OL28HG

George Street

OL28HH

Grains Road

OL28JP

Neston Close

OL28LT

Weeder Square

OL28QT

Rutland Way

OL28SP

Oldham Road

OL28DD

Dingle Avenue

OL28DH

Pennine Vale

OL28PG

Hill Street

OL28PL

Mill Pond Close

OL28HS

Hannerton Road

OL28RT

Cedar Grove

OL28TH

Harden Hills

OL28XA

Oak Street

OL42JY

Grains Bar

OL28QH

Beal Lane

OL28SX

Fenton Street

OL28AX

George Street

OL28ER

Milnrow Road

OL28ES

Greaves Street

OL28JU

Rivington Drive

OL27TA

James Road

OL27TT

Smallbrook Road

OL27UQ

Smallbrook Road

OL27UY

Chertsey Close

OL28JJ

Rossendale Close

OL27UR

Woodend

OL28AQ

Provident Street

OL28BE

Milnrow Road

OL28QD

Clough Road

OL28UT

Britannia Avenue

OL28UZ

Oak Street

OL28BG

Bridge Street

OL28DW

Buckstones Road

OL28JG

Grains Road

OL27XZ

Westminster Close

OL28BF

Shaw

OL28HW

Penmore Close

OL28PU

Twingates Close

OL28PJ

Beal Lane

OL28BB

Oswald Street

OL28BD

Shaw

OL28HQ

Scarr Lane

OL28AT

Regent Street

OL28RD

Crompton Way

OL14SS

Grains Road

OL28JL

Brindle Way

OL28PE

Forrester Drive

OL28PP

Mill Croft

OL28RR

Queen Street

OL27AB

Osborne Street

OL27TY

Cowie Street

OL27UG

Park Side Avenue

OL28ED

Dunwood Park Courts

OL28NQ

Old Brook Close

OL28RH

Refuge Street

OL28EX

Chancery Lane

OL28HU

Priestley Way

OL28LG

Cunliffe Drive

OL28PQ

Hill Street

OL28UY

Beal Lane

OL27UB

Helmshore Way

OL28EF

Milnrow Road

OL28HR

Hillside Avenue

OL27RY

Brunswick Street

OL27TW

Store Street

OL28AJ

Chapel Street

OL28AS

Dog Hill Lane

OL28BU

Milnrow Road

OL27US

Napier Street

OL28LA

Rivington Drive

OL28QG

Mark Lane

OL27AR

Chamber Road

OL27UP

Helmshore Way

OL28JZ

Laneside Avenue

OL28NA

The Hey

OL27RX

Tudor Street

OL28JW

Heversham Avenue

OL28QX

Rochdale Road

OL28RW

Queen Street

OL27AP

Oxford Street

OL28AP

Milnrow Road

Data Sources

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