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OL2 Area Report

Oldham

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£204,636
Median Price
Postcode district (OL2)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (OL2)
15
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.6/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in OL2

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
8.4
Safety
9
Schools
6.6
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (OL2)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

0
Crimes/month
77
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 2
2025-05: 0
2025-06: 0
2025-07: 0
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 1
2025-10: 0
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 1
2026-02: 0
2025-042026-02

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Oldham)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Oldham has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
4
health
3
crime
3
housing
5
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Oldham (the HPI is only published at LAD level). OL2 spans 2 local authorities; Oldham is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the OL2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£214,198
Oldham average
+8.9%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£378,669
Detached
£243,612
Semi-Detached
£181,296
Terraced
£132,277
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £53,706
01/12/2003: £65,472
01/12/2004: £86,143
01/12/2005: £101,306
01/12/2006: £118,087
01/12/2007: £125,437
01/12/2008: £112,502
01/12/2009: £108,447
01/12/2010: £108,381
01/12/2011: £103,560
01/12/2012: £102,373
01/12/2013: £103,950
01/12/2014: £106,761
01/12/2015: £110,591
01/12/2016: £116,464
01/12/2017: £124,713
01/12/2018: £129,206
01/12/2019: £137,635
01/12/2020: £150,287
01/12/2021: £166,209
01/12/2022: £186,609
01/12/2023: £185,200
01/12/2024: £196,754
01/12/2025: £214,198
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

11
Primary
2
Secondary
2
Independent
15
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 15 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

39.6
Avg Attainment 8
-6.8% vs national (42.5)
41.1%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 20 secondary schools in Oldham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in OL2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£337,000
457 sales
Semi-detached
£220,000
1,156 sales
Terraced
£150,000
1,212 sales
Flat
£120,500
143 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Oldham. For the headline OL2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+8.9%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Oldham
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

20/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:7 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

9.1°C
Avg Temperature
1339mm
Annual Rainfall
2465h
Sunshine/Year
22.3 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: April
Now: 20.4°C, Clear skyHumidity: 40%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

41 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
88%
Rated Good or Very Good
41
Total Establishments
New Holland RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Flower Pot CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Royal Oak InnPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Shaw Road Off LicenceRetailers - other
3/5
Sunrise & Sunset Before & After School ClubCaring Premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

36%
Renewable Energy
40g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

nuclear 38.0%solar 20.3%wind 15.3%imports 14.1%gas 9.1%biomass 3.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

174m
Highabove sea level

At 174m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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