OL3 or OL5?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 36% less in OL5 than in OL3.
- OL3 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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OL3
Oldham
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OL5
Tameside
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £265,288 | £170,965 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | — | — |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | Mid-terrace house |
| Floor area | 232 m² | 88 m² |
| Built | Before 1900 | 2003–2006 |
| Energy rating | C | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £2562/yr | £647/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | — | — |
| Deprivation decile | 7 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
Common questions
Is OL3 or OL5 cheaper?
OL5 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around OL3 sell for about £265,288 and around OL5 for about £170,966, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Is OL3 or OL5 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, OL3 sits in decile 7 of 10 and OL5 in decile 4, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in OL3 or OL5?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.