Buy-to-Let Yields in Oldham
7 postcode districts | Best: OL1 | Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
The average gross rental yield in Oldham is 4.6% in 2026. This is based on 7,810 Land Registry transactions and VOA rent data. The median property costs £180,000 and rents for £700 a month. The best postcode is OL1.
Best Postcode Districts in Oldham
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Sales (3yr) ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL1 | OLDHAM | 5.71 | £147,000 | 611 |
| OL8 | OLDHAM | 5.56 | £151,000 | 989 |
| OL4 | OLDHAM | 4.8 | £175,000 | 1,410 |
| OL9 | OLDHAM | 4.67 | £180,000 | 1,325 |
| M35 | MANCHESTER | 4.42 | £189,950 | 939 |
| OL2 | OLDHAM | 4.2 | £200,000 | 1,855 |
| OL3 | OLDHAM | 2.71 | £310,000 | 681 |
Check the stamp duty guide before making an offer on any of these postcodes.
Oldham Buy-to-Let Overview
Oldham offers an average gross rental yield of 4.6% across 7 postcode districts, with a median property price of £180,000 and typical monthly rents of £700. This is above the England average of 3.6%, making it a competitive area for buy-to-let investment.
Use our rental yield calculator to model your own numbers for a property in Oldham.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Oldham?
The average gross rental yield in Oldham is 4.6%, based on 7,810 property transactions and VOA rental data. Median property price is £180,000 with typical rents of £700/month.
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Oldham?
The highest-yielding postcodes in Oldham are OL1 (5.7%), OL8 (5.6%), and OL4 (4.8%). These areas offer the strongest returns relative to property prices.
How does Oldham compare to the North West average?
Oldham averages 4.6% gross yield, above the North West average of 4.2%. With 7 postcode districts to choose from, investors can find competitive buy-to-let returns in the area.