Top places to buy in Oldham 2023

Are you interested in moving to Oldham in 2023? Our Oldham manager Tony Boardman has revealed the top three property hotspots within the area for those looking to buy this year.

“The housing market in Oldham is performing strongly and prices are continuing to remain stable after huge increases over the past two years. We’re seeing huge amounts of interest in the properties we market, with many receiving multiple offers. First-time buyer activity in Oldham is high, as is interest from investors, and both of these factors are key to the town’s continued property market growth.

“Investment in Oldham is also continuing at pace, which is helping to boost the area further and positively impacting the town’s housing market. There are major redevelopment works taking place at Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre, which will see it changing from being purely retail-focused to a place for the whole community to use. There will be better shops, new office spaces and an improved leisure and entertainment offer, which will help to transform the town centre.

“Oldham’s Old Library is also being restored and it’s set to become the new home for the Oldham Theatre Workshop, as well as having a gallery and flexible spaces, creating a new cultural quarter in the town.

“Now is a great time to buy in Oldham, and these are my top three property hotspots here.”

• Chadderton

Chadderton is popular because it’s packed full of great schools and it also benefits from a nearby train station, so getting into Manchester city centre is easy. There’s a wide range of terraced, semi-detached and detached homes to choose from, and it’s a popular area for young families and second-time buyers to move to. Houses here sell really quickly, particularly those suited to young families due to the schools and outdoor areas. Average prices in the area hover around £250,000, and most homes in the area benefit from good outside spaces, making it a fantastic spot to buy in.

Visit our Chadderton properties here!

• Moorside

Moorside is a small area that sits right on the edge of beautiful countryside and moors, and its elevated position means it boasts excellent views, yet it’s still just a 10-minute drive away from Oldham’s town centre. It has become really popular since the pandemic, as people continue to look to move to places where scenic walks and nature are right on their doorstep. There’s a wide range of different property types available in the area and an eclectic mix of buyers who buy here, so it’s a really interesting spot where average house prices sit around £260,000.

Visit our Moorside properties here!

• Lees

Lees is a small village that’s really popular amongst first-time buyers. The area has a lot of beautiful stone-terraced houses, and it has a bustling village centre full of independent cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. It’s becoming an area where young professionals aspire to move to, and its close proximity to Saddleworth adds to its appeal. Average prices in Lees stand at around £200,000, making it an affordable yet desirable spot.


Visit our Lees properties here!