Audenshaw vs Oldham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Oldham wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Oldham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Oldham
£234,278
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Oldham
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Oldham
78.1%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Oldham
423.4
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Oldham
71.4
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Oldham
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Audenshaw commands an average of £238,857, compared with £234,278 in Oldham – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Oldham it is a flat at £152,961.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Audenshaw (£191,062 vs £166,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oldham prices grew faster — 55% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Audenshaw experience less crime overall, with a rate of 95.2 per 1,000 versus 106.7 per 1,000 in Oldham. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Oldham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Oldham, where 78.1% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Audenshaw. There are 4 schools in Audenshaw and 43 in Oldham.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oldham School Inspection Breakdown
78.1% of 43 schools (37 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Oldham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 43 |
| Primary | 3 | 37 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 78.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw and 423.4 Mbps in Oldham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 98.3% in Oldham. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 81.7% in Oldham.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (468 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Oldham, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,101 in Oldham. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Oldham.
Oldham has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,509 in Oldham and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 39.5 in Oldham. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 52.5% in Oldham. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 60.4% in Oldham. Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 and Oldham has 110,722.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Oldham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 110,722 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 24.6% |
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