Crompton

Crompton is one of 20 wards in Oldham, home to 9,935 people in 4,406 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £236,000 over the past two years, 12% above the Oldham median. On average 17% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 39% below the Oldham average.

Ward E05014651 · 267 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

9,935residentsCensus 2021

£236kmedian sale price321 sales, 24 months

17%green within 500 mpostcode average

97%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Crompton in OldhamPostcodes in Crompton highlighted; the rest of Oldham in grey

People and homes.

9,935 residents in 4,406 households, next to the Oldham average.

14%

aged 15–29

25%

aged 65 and over

76%

owner-occupied homes

14%

privately rented

10%

socially rented

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Crompton and Oldham.

CromptonOldham

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Crompton with a published hygiene rating.

35rated food businessesin total

94%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Oldham: 88%

1rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)