Living in OL3, Oldham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OL3 in Oldham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Oldham: £214,850, up 5.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around OL3
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central OL3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £290,000 and a range from £80,000 to £705,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 OUTRAM MEWS, OL3 6BE | flat-maisonette | £185,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 14 RHODES AVENUE, OL3 6ED | detached | £565,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 53 WILLOW BANK VILLAGE GREEN, OL3 6AL | flat-maisonette | £145,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| APARTMENT 15 THE WHARF WOOL ROAD, OL3 5QR | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 14 BUCKLEY MILL HIGH STREET, OL3 6AF | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 8 CHURCH ROAD, OL3 6BH | terraced | £456,000 | 2026-03-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Greenfield St Mary's CofE School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Mossley Hollins High School | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Saddleworth School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.3 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.8 mi |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 27.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.6% |
| Skilled trades | 9.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central OL3 in 2026-03, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Oldham's figures.
Common questions about OL3
What is the average house price in OL3?
The average sold price in Oldham is £214,850 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OL3?
Prices in Oldham are up 5.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OL3?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central OL3 in the last 2 years is £290,000, ranging from £80,000 to £705,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OL3?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central OL3, and 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OL3?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL3 in 2026-03, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is OL3 at risk of flooding?
Central OL3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OL3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 60% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £290,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OL3 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL3 in 2026-03, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OL3 or OL5, OL3 or OL4, OL3 or OL1.
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