Oldham OL12 7 area guide
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Is Oldham OL12 7 a good place to live?
In Oldham (OL12 7), recorded crime is 94% below the national average, homes sell for around £252,006 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£252,006
Population
24,111
Recorded crime
16.5
Schools
4
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Oldham OL12 7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oldham OL12 7 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (299 of 5,152) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 56 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in OL12 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (40 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in OL12 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 9,572
Owned 71% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for OL12 7.
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Oldham OL12 7: frequently asked questions
Is Oldham OL12 7 a good place to live?
In Oldham (OL12 7), recorded crime is 94% below the national average, homes sell for around £252,006 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Oldham OL12 7?
Recorded crime in Oldham OL12 7 runs at 16.5 per 1,000 properties, 94% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Oldham OL12 7 safe?
Crime in Oldham OL12 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oldham OL12 7 runs at 16.5 per 1,000 properties, 94% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Oldham OL12 7?
Homes in Oldham OL12 7 sell for around £252,006 on average, based on 177 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Oldham OL12 7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oldham OL12 7 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (299 of 5,152) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 56 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Oldham OL12 7?
There are 4 schools in Oldham OL12 7 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Oldham OL12 7 a deprived area?
Oldham OL12 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).