C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

A+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

A

Transport

B+

Schools

CouncilOldham
Crime Rate
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Demographics
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Interactive liveability map of Oldham showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 94 locations. Oldham boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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C+
B
B+
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A+
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Nearby Places

Coldhurst

suburb

C

0.8 km away

Busk

suburb

C

1.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Adequate
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Ample
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Ample
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Mossley (Manchester)
Train
train
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Train
train
Mills Hill (Manchester)
Train
train
Greenfield
Train
motorway
J1A627(M)
Motorway
motorway
J22M60
Motorway
motorway
J21M60
Motorway
motorway
J20M62
Motorway
motorway
J21M62
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
15 Schools
Good
103 Schools
Requires Improvement
11 Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Outstanding

House Prices

all dwelling types

£164,260

detached houses

£316,430

flats and maisonettes

£130,596

semi detached houses

£202,561

terraced houses

£145,036

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oldham a nice place to live?

Oldham is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.

What are the best schools in Oldham?

Oldham has 132 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Greenfield Primary School, Roundthorn Primary Academy, Glodwick Infant and Nursery School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Greenside Primary School and Droylsden Academy. Note: 11 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Oldham?

The majority of residents in Oldham identify as White (British) (58%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (80%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.