Side-by-side comparison of OL1 Oldham and OL5 Ashton-under-lyne covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OL1 is the more affordable option at £160,500 median vs £197,000 in OL5. OL5 has lower recorded crime (3 vs 9 offences over 13 months). OL1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | OL1 Oldham | OL5 Ashton-under-lyne |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £160,500 | £197,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,602 | £2,447 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 9 | 3 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 86.6 | 46.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.1 | 95.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 68.0 |
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.