Median sold price in OL1, last 5 years
£140,000
Strong sample. Based on 1,254 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026.
Built from 348 matched postcode rows within the postcode area OL1, with best-fit area context in Oldham.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
OL1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
OL1 currently groups 348 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Oldham. Aggregate median sold price reads at £140,000 across 1,254 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 96.8% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 90.8% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 28 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 348 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 09 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 96.8%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 28 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 348Live postcode rows grouped under OL1
- Median sold price in OL1, last 5 years £140,000Based on 1,254 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area OldhamUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 28 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in OL1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 1,254 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 96.8%Gigabit availability is 96.8%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 90.8% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Oldham in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
28 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 28 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
2,123 mapped stopsOldham currently links 2,123 mapped transport stops, including 28 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside OL1.
Local business
Score 100/100Oldham currently links 1,189 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 384 food and drink, 232 personal services, 202 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with OL10 2AE, Rochdale and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
OL1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
384 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (228), cafe (82), restaurant (74).
Amenity group
Personal services
232 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (163), beauty (69).
Amenity group
Grocery
202 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (133), supermarket (33), bakery (15).
Amenity group
Nightlife
148 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (131), bar (17).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
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OL10 2AE
OL10 2AE, Rochdale
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OL11 2BE
OL11 2BE, Rochdale
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OL11 2BD
OL11 2BD, Rochdale
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OL15 8BF
OL15 8BF, Rochdale
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OL11 2WE
OL11 2WE, Rochdale
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OL11 4EA
OL11 4EA, Rochdale
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OL10 2ER
OL10 2ER, Rochdale
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OL11 2AS
OL11 2AS, Rochdale
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OL11 2AY
OL11 2AY, Rochdale
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OL12 8WB
OL12 8WB, Rossendale
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Primary option in OL10 4DF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Harwood Park Primary School
Primary option in OL10 1DG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hopwood Community Primary School
Primary option in OL10 2HN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for OL10 2AE before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around OL1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like OL1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess OL1.
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