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Sub-area · Clough & Shaw Side · Oldham · North West

Living in Oldham 003C

Part of Clough & Shaw Side · 1,375 residents

Oldham 003C is a sub-area in Clough & Shaw Side, Oldham that skews 50–64 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £910 a month, up 11.8% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£910+11.8%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
42/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3421%
35–4918%
50–6421%
65+18%
Population1,375
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied68%
Private rent17%
Social rent15%
Flats8%
Terraced40%
Semi-detached35%
Detached17%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person25%Couple with children17%Lone parent16%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 12.10
White94%Asian3%Black1%Mixed1%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian61%Muslim3%No religion31%Other0%
Country of birth
Born in UK95%
Born outside UK5%
General health (self-reported)
Good81%Fair14%Bad5%
Disability prevalence18%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above26%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications18%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Oldham 003C?

Oldham 003C sits inside Clough & Shaw Side, part of the wider Oldham council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Oldham 003C for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Oldham 003C?
The median monthly rent across Oldham 003C is £910.
How safe is Oldham 003C?
Oldham 003C has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Oldham 003C?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Oldham 003C part of?
Oldham 003C sits inside the Clough & Shaw Side neighbourhood, in Oldham, North West.