Side-by-side comparison of OL5 Ashton-under-lyne and OL8 Oldham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OL8 is the more affordable option at £170,000 median vs £197,000 in OL5. OL5 has lower recorded crime (3 vs 7 offences over 13 months). OL8 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | OL5 Ashton-under-lyne | OL8 Oldham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £197,000 | £170,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,447 | £2,602 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3 | 7 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 46.5 | 90.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.4 | 99.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 70.0 |
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.