Doctor House Fold, Scouthead, Oldham
House prices, sold prices and local information for OL4 3RY.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Doctor House Fold, Scouthead, Oldham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 13 Dec 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £163,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 33% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Doctor House Fold range from £120,000 to £169,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Doctor House Fold compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Doctor House Fold has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 3 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £163,500 | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Terraced | 1 | £120,000 | 21 Oct 2016 |
Sold prices on Doctor House Fold
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Doctor House Fold OL4 3RY | 13 Dec 2019 | £169,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Doctor House Fold OL4 3RY | 21 Oct 2016 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 4, Doctor House Fold OL4 3RY | 5 Feb 2016 | £158,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Doctor House Fold | £158,000 (Feb 2016) → £169,000 (Dec 2019) | +7% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Doctor House Fold
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Junior School 216 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School 232 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School 150 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Co-op Academy Strinesdale 761 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 244 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School 281 pupils | Primary Church of England/Methodist | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Delph Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Greenfield station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Mossley (Manchester) station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Ashton-under-Lyne station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
- Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Doctor Lane (nr, Oldham Road) 5 min walk
- Doctor Lane (opp, Huddersfield Road) 5 min walk
- Talking Point (o/s, Huddersfield Road) 6 min walk
- Talking Point (opp, Huddersfield Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Moorside Medical Practice
Moorside Medical Centre, 681 Ripponden Road, Oldham · 1.5 mi - Leesbrook Surgery
Mellor Street, Lees, Oldham · 1.6 mi - Lees Medical Practice
Athens Way, Lees, Oldham · 1.6 mi - Saddleworth Medical Practice
Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op The Grotton · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Delph · 1.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Moorside Oldham · 1.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Oldham Moorside · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Everest Pharmacy - Delph · 1.3 mi
- Hobbs Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- Well · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Oldham Road (dental Surgery) · 1.3 mi
- Apollonia House Dental & Health Care Ltd · 1.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 672 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,521 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Oldham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Doctor House Fold
Ethnic group
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 68.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 24.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.6% | 44.9% |
| No religion | 38.3% | 25% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 24.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.7% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 44.7% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12% | 13.9% |
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 24.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.7% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 46.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.5% | 42.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.5% | 23.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.3% | 27.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Oldham.
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