OL3 in Oldham has demonstrated stronger performance than 83% of UK postcodes, with a trajectory score of 56.8/100. Property prices have grown at 4.7% compound annual growth rate over five years, while rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation at 8.0% CAGR. The district remains in an early gentrification stage, suggesting ongoing transformation potential. Population growth of 0.8% over the same period indicates modest demographic expansion. The divergence between rental and price growth suggests the area appeals to buy-to-let investors, though the slower population expansion warrants consideration alongside broader economic factors affecting the region.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 4.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 8.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Oldham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.2 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
36 planning applications submitted in OL3 over the last six months, 2 change of use, 1 demolition.
- 1) Demolition of existing rear conservatory 2) Single storey rear extensionFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use from hotel (Use Class C1) to Residential Institution (Use Class C2).Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use from ancillary living accommodation to dwellinghouse (Class C3)Feb 2026 · Decided
Oldham (OL3) common questions
Is Oldham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Oldham (OL3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 25% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Oldham safe?
Oldham has a safety score of 80/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Oldham?
The average property price in Oldham (OL3) is £233k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Oldham?
The median monthly rent in Oldham (OL3) is £861 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Oldham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stalybridge (SK15), Glossop (SK13), Hyde (SK14), Oldham (OL4), Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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