Side-by-side comparison of OL3 Oldham and OL6 Ashton-under-lyne covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OL6 is the more affordable option at £189,460 median vs £305,000 in OL3. OL3 has lower recorded crime (4 vs 9 offences over 13 months). OL6 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | OL3 Oldham | OL6 Ashton-under-lyne |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £305,000 | £189,460 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,602 | £2,447 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4 | 9 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 39.6 | 82.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 80.4 | 95.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.