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House prices in Oldham
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Oldham is worth £212,997, up 3.0% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £375,517.
That's 21% below the UK average of £271,295.
Oldham house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Oldham
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £375,517 ▲ +2.3%
- Semi-detached £242,897 ▲ +3.4%
- Terraced £180,254 ▲ +3.4%
- Flat £130,231 ▼ -1.3%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 238 HIGH BARN ROAD, OL2 6RR | £422,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 833 MIDDLETON ROAD, OL9 0LW | £193,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 STIRLING STREET, OL9 6LU | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 ARKLE DRIVE, OL9 0ND | £350,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, OL2 5XY | £205,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 64 ST PHILLIPS DRIVE, OL2 6AE | £110,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2C LIME GREEN ROAD, OL8 3PG | £160,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 SELKIRK ROAD, OL9 8AB | £225,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 KESWICK AVENUE, OL9 9JG | £225,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 KEW ROAD, OL4 1QB | £120,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Oldham costs 6.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Oldham ranks nationally →
Oldham is the 73rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 91,623 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Oldham.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 39.9%
- Median floor area 77 m²
- Median annual energy cost £884
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Walsall £214,032
- House prices in Tameside £209,691
- House prices in Wolverhampton £216,339
- House prices in Sandwell £209,354
- House prices in Wirral £217,407
- House prices in Rochdale £208,286
- House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne £207,029
- House prices in Kirklees £205,971
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Oldham?
- The average house price in Oldham is £212,997, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Oldham changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Oldham have risen +3.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Oldham by property type?
- Latest average prices in Oldham:
- detached homes: £375,517
- semi-detached homes: £242,897
- terraced homes: £180,254
- flats: £130,231
- Is Oldham affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Oldham costs 6.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Oldham ranks nationally.
- Is Oldham an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Oldham costs £212,997 — 21% less than the UK average of £271,295. Oldham is the 73rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Oldham?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Oldham's average of £212,997, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Oldham?
- On a typical Oldham sale at £212,997, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,600–£3,800, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Oldham?
- Moving home in Oldham typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.