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Oldham is a metropolitan district in Greater Manchester with a population of 242,088. The median house price is £198,500, with 2,621 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 42.9% over five years.
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The median age of residents is 37.3 years, and 60.4% of households are owner-occupied. About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Oldham overall. Crime recorded at 110.9 per 1,000 residents annually includes violence against the person, theft offences, and public order offences. The area has 86 primary schools and 14 secondary schools; 41 of 53 Ofsted-rated schools are rated good or better. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Connectivity is strong, with 88.0% gigabit-capable coverage. The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 3.3 km away, with a 24-minute commute to Manchester Piccadilly. Council tax band D is £2,595.47 for 2026/27. Oldham has 17,119 active companies and 554 listed buildings across 33 conservation areas.
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