Cost of Living in Oldham
North West
Town
Greater Manchester, EnglandPopulation: 237,000
Average House Price
£221.3k
-24% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,792
-6% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£891/mo
-26% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,957Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£69.77/ mo
House Prices in Oldham
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£221,340
Detached£387,600
Semi-detached£222,360
Terraced£158,100
Flat / Apartment£142,800
House prices in Oldham have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Oldham
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£36,792
Mean£41,419
Median hourly rate£17.56/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,123
Upper quartile (75th)£48,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-5.8%
£2,247 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Oldham
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Oldham each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £891 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £163 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £180 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £147 |
| Estimated Total | £1,851 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Oldham
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£69.77
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.39
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£180
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Oldham
- What is the average house price in Oldham?
- The average house price in Oldham is £221,340, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £387,600, while flats and apartments average £142,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Oldham?
- The median annual salary in Oldham is £36,792, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,247 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,123 (lower quartile) to £48,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Oldham?
- Average monthly rent in Oldham is £891 per month. Rents have increased by +7.2% over the past year.
- Is Oldham an affordable place to live?
- Oldham is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 29% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £891, while the median annual salary is £36,792 (approximately £3,066 per month before tax).
- How does Oldham compare to London?
- The average house price in Oldham is £221,340, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Oldham costs around 40% of London prices, making it £329,660 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £891 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Oldham?
- House prices in Oldham are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £221,340 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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