Poplar Avenue, Lydgate, Oldham
House prices, sold prices and local information for OL4 4JX.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Poplar Avenue, Lydgate, Oldham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 5 May 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £222,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Poplar Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Poplar Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £222,500 | 5 May 2021 |
Sold prices on Poplar Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Poplar Avenue OL4 4JX | 5 May 2021 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Poplar Avenue OL4 4JX | 21 Jul 2017 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Poplar Avenue | £205,000 (Jul 2017) → £240,000 (May 2021) | +17% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Poplar Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friezland Primary School 97 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School 207 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School 107 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Mossley Hollins High School 894 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School 150 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School 147 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 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 stations
- Mossley (Manchester) station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Greenfield station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Stalybridge station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Apollonia House Healthcare (opp, Stockport Road) 4 min walk
- Apollonia House Healthcare (o/s, Stockport Road) 4 min walk
- Quick Road (opp, Stockport Road) 4 min walk
- Quick Road (nr, Stockport Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pike Medical Practice
Market Place, Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne · 1.0 mi - Pennine Medical Centre
193 Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne · 1.1 mi - Mossley Medical Practice
187 Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne · 1.2 mi - Leesbrook Surgery
Mellor Street, Lees, Oldham · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op The Grotton · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Mossley · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Tesco Saddleworth Superstore · 1.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Athens Way, Lees · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Mckeevers Chemists · 0.9 mi
- Chadwick & Hadfield Ltd · 1.2 mi
- Well · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Apollonia House Dental & Health Care Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Mossley Dental Care · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 8 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 585 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,408 |
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 Poplar Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 68.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 24.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 3.4% |
Religion
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 66.2% | 44.9% |
| No religion | 29.4% | 25% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 24.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.8% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.8% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 24.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.2% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 46.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43% | 23.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.6% | 42.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 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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