Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Oldham: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and Greenfield Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around OL3 7JB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 15 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Greenfield St Mary's CofE School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE — 1.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Greenfield Rail Station0.5 mi
21 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.6 ha total
- largest park 1.3 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.35 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
7shops & libraries
- 4 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Saddleworth Superstore — 0.5 mi
In Oldham, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Oldham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near OL3 7JB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in OL3.
Average sold price by property type across the OL3 district, 2021–2026.
About OL3 7JB
OL3 7JB scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Bright Futures School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL3 7JB is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,745 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Bright Futures School, within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
