Uppermill and Mossley recognised as top spots to live

Posted on July 18, 2025

I tow'd em Owdham*, or is it Uppermill or Mossley?

Depending on which newspaper or survey you read a few of our local areas in Oldham are now being recognised top spots to live and with investment in the area at an all time high choosing the right conveyancing solicitor to help make a move is important.

Buying a house in Oldham

According to Zoopla, homes in Oldham are some of the strongest performers in the housing market at the moment and houses are selling faster than anywhere else.

Homes in the North West in general are only taking an average of 27 days on the market before a sale is agreed, so it’s important to get good solicitors with a team behind them who can take charge of your sale or purchase and really get the move made on time for you.

“As our north Manchester area gets more recognition it’s no surprise our team have been busier than ever. We have a buoyant North West housing market, both for homeowners and investors, and large scale developments,” said Pearson Solicitors Director & Head of Property, Victoria Marshall.

Oldham is the only place in Greater Manchester highlighted in the North West’s top ten fastest moving markets. It’s an affordable place to live and tops the list as the third quickest part of the region to sell a property, with sales being made after an average of just 20 days on the market.

Mossley an underrated property hotspot

Mossley has also recently been picked out as an ‘underrated property hotspot’ by the Sunday Times being named as one of seven winners in the North West after analysis of its people, its schools, its business and its facilities.

The Sunday Times wrote: “Pleasantly out on a limb, this former mill town offers fresh air, awesome scenery, good schools plus fast direct trains to Manchester Piccadilly – with a dash of non-conformist creativity thrown into the mix.”

Buying a property in Uppermill

Uppermill, has long been recognised as a top spot to buy, invest or have holiday lets, is again singled out as vibrant place to live and work with a great selection of property types to choose from.

“There is a variety of property in our area and that is what makes it such a great place, it’s about time we got some recognition. We have good value housing stock, average house prices of £187,400 in Oldham compared to the Manchester average of £230,800, as well as an abundance of good schools, countryside on our doorstep and great transport links."

“At Pearson our team of property lawyers all operate together as such a tight team and really do work to get the best possible outcome for our clients, if one of us is away or off work the deal does not get stalled and we genuinely love completion day and getting deals across the line for people,” added Victoria.

How can we help?

If you looking at buying a home or to sell a property contact our conveyancing solicitors in Uppermill on 0161 785 3500 or email enquiries@pearsonlegal.co.uk

*This is a line from an Oldham Tinkers song which is a humorous portrayal of the encounter between someone from Oldham and people in a different environment, highlighting the curiosity and sometimes amusement that outsiders might have about the local dialect and customs.

Please note that the information and opinions contained in this article are not intended to be comprehensive, nor to provide legal advice. No responsibility for its accuracy or correctness is assumed by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd or any of its members or employees. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking, or refraining from taking, any action as a result of this article.