Conveyancing costs in Oldham
Stamp duty and legal fees at Oldham's own average prices, from the latest official house price data and published GOV.UK rates.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and the published GOV.UK rates.
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How much does it cost to buy a home in Oldham?
As of August 2026, the average home in Oldham costs £217,214. A home mover paying the local average of £253,040 pays £2,652 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £198,052 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,020 to £1,500 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | Stamp duty | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £198,052 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,413 to £2,138 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £253,040 | £2,652 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £4,235 to £5,140 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £132,991 | £160 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £1,753 to £2,778 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £378,615 | £8,931 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £10,514 to £11,419 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £217,214 | £12,705 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £14,168 to £14,893 |
More questions about buying in Oldham
What is the average house price in Oldham?
£217,214 in August 2026, 26% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Oldham have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is stamp duty worked out on a home in Oldham?
£2,652 in all on the local average for home movers, £253,040, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £3,040 (£152).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty in Oldham?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £198,052: the relief covers the first £300,000.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
What does it cost to buy a flat in Oldham?
Flats average £132,991 (61% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £160 in stamp duty. Most are leasehold: expect £150 to £400 more in legal fees, and a management pack from the landlord or managing agent.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026; Conveyancing Index, How much does conveyancing cost?, updated 3 July 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Oldham?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £330,881 in June 2026, 54% more than existing homes at £214,460.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Oldham?
£2,602 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Oldham.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Oldham?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £217,214 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Oldham compare?
| Property type | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £217,214 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £378,615 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £247,700 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £184,581 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £132,991 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £198,052 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | £211,022 | £2,458 |
| Tameside | £213,026 | £2,410 |
| Manchester | £256,760 | £4,805 |
| Bury | £243,107 | £4,263 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Oldham.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Oldham?
How much does conveyancing cost in Oldham?
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Get a conveyancing quoteSources
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Finance Act 2003, section 55 (SDLT rates and bands)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 6ZA (first-time buyers' relief)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 4ZA (higher rates for additional dwellings)
- GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates
- Conveyancing Index: How much does conveyancing cost? (legal fee ranges)
- HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees (Scale 1)
House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026 (new-build and sales figures June 2026), retrieved 2026-11-02; tax worked out with the published rates; fee ranges are market figures, not a quote. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.