House prices in Oldham

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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.

What is the average house price in Oldham?

As of August 2026, the average house price in Oldham is £217,214, up 4.6% on a year earlier. Detached £378,615, semi-detached £247,700, terraced £184,581, flat £132,991. First-time buyers paid £198,052 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.

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Average price, month by month

Average price in Oldham (UK House Price Index). Recent months are revised as more sales are registered.
MonthAverage priceSales
August 2025£207,686258
September 2025£210,510214
October 2025£214,322215
November 2025£213,722248
December 2025£215,230229
January 2026£212,931152
February 2026£211,640193
March 2026£211,205186
April 2026£212,667171
May 2026£215,555162
June 2026£216,217102
July 2026£218,247
August 2026£217,214

More questions about prices in Oldham

Are house prices going up in Oldham?

Yes: the average home sold for £217,214 in August 2026, up 4.6% on August 2025, against £293,525 across England. Prices rose in 7 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 5.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

When were house prices highest in Oldham over the last year?

The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £218,247 in July 2026; the lowest was £207,686 in August 2025.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How have prices changed by type of home in Oldham?

Over the year, semi-detached homes did best (up 5.1%) and flats worst (up 1.2%).

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

What do first-time buyers pay for a home in Oldham?

First-time buyers paid £198,052 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £253,040.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How many homes sell in Oldham each month?

102 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.

How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in Oldham?

A home mover paying the local average for movers, £253,040, pays £2,652 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Oldham.

What is the average rent in Oldham?

£951 a month in September 2026, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rents by size and type of home in Oldham.

Prices by property type

TypeAugust 2026August 2025Change
Detached£378,615£366,979+3.2%
Semi-detached£247,700£235,690+5.1%
Terraced£184,581£175,668+5.1%
Flat£132,991£131,397+1.2%

Nearby areas

Average price and change over the year to August 2026
AreaAverage priceYear change
Rochdale£211,022+3.3%
Tameside£213,026+1.4%
Manchester£256,760+2.1%
Bury£243,107+2.8%

What buying here costs in tax and fees: conveyancing costs in Oldham.

Questions

What is the average house price in Oldham?
£217,214 in August 2026 (UK House Price Index), up 4.6% on a year earlier.
How much is a flat in Oldham?
The average flat sold for £132,991 in August 2026.

Sources

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. 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.