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Oldham house prices

Oldham has an average sold price of £123,286 across 95,524 HM Land Registry transactions, with data from 1995-01-02 to 2026-08-21.

Updated October 2026Records through August 2026HM Land Registry31+ million records

Oldham at a glance

Oldham averages £123,286 across 95,524 completed sales. Check the median, sample depth and nearby alternatives before using the average as a market signal.

Average £123,286 · Median £92,000 · 95,524 transactions · +15.7% growth · 2,889 streets

Data window
1995 to 2026
Updated October 2026
Latest recorded sale
August 2026
Most recent HM Land Registry entry for this area
Sample quality
High transaction depth
95,524 sales across 2,889 streets
Median check
£92,000
Mean and median differ enough to inspect outliers
Trend signal
+15.7%
The five-year price movement is +15.7%.

Oldham House Prices Overview

The average sold price in Oldham is £123,286, which is below the England and Wales national average of £400,016 by -69.2%. Across 95,524 registered sales since 1995-01-02, the median price sits at £92,000, suggesting high-value properties pull the average upward — a pattern typical of large, diverse housing markets. The dataset spans 2,889 streets through 2026-08-21. The five-year price movement is +15.7%, in line with national growth. On average, Oldham records 2,985 sales per year.

Top Streets in Oldham

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sale price in Oldham?v

Oldham has an average sale price of £123,286 and a median sale price of £92,000, based on 95,524 registered transactions across 32 active years. The average is 69.2% below the national average of £400,016, the median is 49.9% below the national median of £183,750.

How does the median price compare to the average price in Oldham?v

The median sold price of £92,000 is 25.4% lower than the average of £123,286. This can happen when a smaller number of higher-value transactions pull the average upward.

Which streets in Oldham have the most recorded sales?v

Among the most active listed streets by transaction count, ROCHDALE ROAD has 1,165 recorded sales at an average of £125,158; OLDHAM ROAD has 1,149 recorded sales at an average of £169,102; HUDDERSFIELD ROAD has 989 recorded sales at an average of £149,759.

What property types are most common in Oldham?v

By transaction count, terraced homes represent 51.2% of recorded sales (49,021 transactions) with an average sold price of £82,130; semi-detached homes represent 29.5% of recorded sales (28,275 transactions) with an average sold price of £128,695; detached homes represent 12.5% of recorded sales (11,963 transactions) with an average sold price of £228,797.

Property valuation guide

Estimate a property value in Oldham

Professional valuers use recent sold prices as comparable evidence. In Oldham, the median sold price is £92,000 and the average is £123,286, based on 95,524 HM Land Registry transactions. Over five years, prices have moved +15.7%, which affects how comparables from earlier years should be weighted.

Typical comparable range: £78,000–£106,000(±15% from median)

These are historical completed-sale prices — not a formal valuation, asking price or investment advice. Use them to sense-check an asking price or set expectations before instructing a surveyor.

More about Oldham

Oldham Annual Median Sold Prices

YearMedian priceAverage priceSales
2026£200,000£232,1691,363
2025£200,000£239,6302,957
2024£180,500£227,7812,733
2023£170,000£258,0962,398
2022£170,000£211,3193,164
2021£160,000£218,7703,660
2020£139,995£174,4862,751
2019£127,000£159,0663,186
2018£122,500£164,8712,983
2017£122,000£156,9123,182

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Most recent 10 years shown.