House prices in Oldham
The median price paid for a home in Oldham was £202,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,215 sales. House prices in Oldham rose 4.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 26.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Oldham was 5% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Oldham was £942 a month in August 2026, 12.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Oldham are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Oldham stands out
- Rents in Oldham had the 3rd biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+12.4%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Oldham had the 8th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+26.2%).
- Oldham has the 13th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 97.2%.
House prices in Oldham
The median price paid in Oldham was £202,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,215 sales, or £2,600 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £375,000 | 311 | £3,447 | +1.4% | +21.0% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £240,000 | 723 | £2,973 | +4.3% | +30.4% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £164,300 | 1,098 | £2,184 | +4.0% | +34.7% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £139,995 | 83 | £2,418 | −6.7% | +18.1% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham | £202,000 | +4.9% | +26.2% | £2,600 | +2.4% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Oldham sold for a median £2,600 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, about the same as the figure for North West (£2,591).
Oldham has the 60th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 18th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +4.9% change over the year is the 10th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Oldham
The average private rent in Oldham was £942 a month in August 2026, 12.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Oldham are 57.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Oldham has the 122nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Broadband and mobile in Oldham
97.2% of premises in Oldham can get gigabit broadband and 99.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 94.1% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 13th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.8% of premises in Oldham get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
How many homes sell in Oldham
1,878 homes were sold in Oldham in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.75 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Oldham were 6.9% up on the year before and 34.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 44th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Oldham
Deprivation in Oldham
Oldham is the 15th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15th |
| Income | 21st |
| Employment | 17th |
| Education and skills | 19th |
| Health | 37th |
| Crime | 7th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 109th |
| Living environment | 27th |
People moving in and out in Oldham
In the year ending June 2025, 10,969 people moved to Oldham from elsewhere in the UK and 12,458 moved away, a net loss of 1,489 (5.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Manchester 2,648
- Tameside 1,285
- Rochdale 1,162
Most moved out to
- Rochdale 1,793
- Manchester 1,662
- Tameside 1,172
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Oldham
How much does a house cost in Oldham?
The median price paid for a home in Oldham was £202,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £375,000; semi-detached £240,000; terraced £164,300; flats £139,995.
Are house prices in Oldham going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Oldham rose 4.9%, and over five years it rose 26.2%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Oldham?
The average private rent in Oldham was £942 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £702; 2 bed £879; 3 bed £1,067; 4+ bed £1,452.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Oldham?
94.1% of premises in Oldham can get full fibre and 97.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Rochdale 9 km
- Tameside 9 km
- Manchester 17 km
- Bury 19 km
- Stockport 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.