Fontwell Lane, Oldham
House prices, sold prices and local information for OL1 4TE.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Fontwell Lane, Oldham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £190,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £142,321. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Fontwell Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fontwell Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OL1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 8 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £142,321 | 27 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Fontwell Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 27 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 28 Mar 2025 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 18 Mar 2025 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 17 May 2024 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 34, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 1 Mar 2023 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 12, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 1 Dec 2021 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 27, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 8 Dec 2020 | £133,250 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 25, Fontwell Lane OL1 4TE | 14 Dec 2018 | £123,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34, Fontwell Lane | £170,000 (Mar 2023) → £190,000 (Mar 2026) | +12% over 3 yrs |
| 2, Fontwell Lane | £115,000 (May 2024) → £125,000 (Mar 2025) | +9% over under a year |
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Schools near Fontwell Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE (Oldham) 22 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Willowpark Primary Academy 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Mayfield Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Beever Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Grove Partnership 68 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 10–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Woodlands Primary Academy 292 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Blue Coat CofE School 1,702 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 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
- Mills Hill (Manchester) station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
- Moston station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
- Mossley (Manchester) station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
- Derker (Manchester Metrolink) 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Higginshaw Road (opp, Shaw Road) 4 min walk
- Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop A, Shaw Road) 4 min walk
- Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop B, Shaw Road) 4 min walk
- Shaw Road (opp, Higginshaw Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Mary's Medical Centre
Rock Street, Oldham · 0.8 mi - Springfield House
275 Huddersfield Road, Oldham · 0.8 mi - Hopwood House Medical Practice
Hopwood House, The Vineyard, Lees Road, Oldham · 0.8 mi - The Chowdhury Practice
Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Extra Tesco Oldham Huddersfield Rd Extra · 0.7 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Oldham Huddersfield Road Supermarket · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Oldham · 0.9 mi
- Heron Heron Werneth Oldham · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Well · 0.7 mi
- Well · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Ripponden Road Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Jackson's Dental Care · 0.8 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 30.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,060 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,583 |
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 Fontwell Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 68.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.7% | 24.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.8% | 44.9% |
| No religion | 39.5% | 25% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 24.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.5% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 24.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.6% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17% | 16.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 46.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.3% | 42.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37.3% | 27.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.4% | 23.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.9% | 6.7% |
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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