Removals In Oldham, Up In The Pennine Foothills
Our removals in Oldham are planned for a hill town: red-brick terraces, steep streets, tram routes and changeable Pennine weather.
Oldham
Oldham Sits High, And That Shapes Every Move
Oldham is built on high ground among the Pennine foothills, and its streets climb in almost every direction.
The centre of Oldham is about 213 metres above sea level. To the east the land keeps climbing, through Saddleworth to the moors around Dovestone Reservoir. For removals in Oldham, that height means three things: steep streets, weather that changes fast, and long carries where houses are set above the road.
Oldham was once the busiest cotton-spinning town in the world. At its peak it had more than 360 mills, and the last of them closed in 1998. The mills are mostly gone, but the streets built for their workers remain. Much of the town is red-brick terraced housing from around 1870 to 1920, with semis, council estates and new builds around the edges.
We are CMR Relocation. Our depot is at Broadheath in Altrincham, and we have moved homes and offices across Greater Manchester since 2011. This page covers what to expect when you move in, out of or around Oldham.
Housing
Red-Brick Terraces, Stone Cottages And Newer Estates
Most moves in Oldham fall into one of four types of home. Each needs its own plan.
- Victorian terraces. Found across Werneth, Glodwick, Coldhurst and Hathershaw. Narrow stairs and front doors on the pavement mean we measure big furniture first.
- Hillside streets. Areas such as Watersheddings and Moorside sit higher up. Streets can be steep, so we check where the lorry can stop on the level.
- Saddleworth villages. Stone cottages and lanes to the east, in the same borough. Lanes can be tight, and we often send a smaller van.
- Semis and new builds. Fitton Hill, Derker and the edges of town have drives and space, but cul-de-sacs need turning room.
Whatever the house, our crew protects floors first, wraps furniture in blankets and labels every box by room. Our house moving service explains the full day.
Transport
The Tram, The A627(M) And The Way In From Altrincham
Oldham is well linked to the rest of the region, which is one reason people move here.
| Link | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Metrolink | The Oldham and Rochdale tram line stops at Freehold, Westwood, Oldham King Street, Oldham Central, Oldham Mumps and Derker. The town-centre stops opened in 2014. |
| M60 | Junction 22 at Hollinwood links to the A62. Junction 21 links to the A663 Broadway at Chadderton. |
| A627(M) | A short motorway from Chadderton past Royton to the M62 at junction 20, for Leeds and the north. |
| From our depot | About 23 km in a straight line from Broadheath. We take the M60 round the north of the city. |
For you, the route matters for timing. We leave early so our crew is at your door at the agreed time, and we avoid the town-centre rush where we can. Along the tram route, we keep the lorry clear of the tracks and stops.
Parking
What Oldham Council's Rules Mean For Your Moving Day
Oldham Council runs residents' parking schemes in parts of the town. Permits are free for residents. Visitors to a resident-only street must use the limited-waiting bays or show a visitor pass, where the scheme has one. If you live in a scheme, ask the council what a removal vehicle can do on your street for the day, and tell us when you book.
You may read about "temporary traffic orders" for closing or restricting a road. In Oldham these are meant for planned works, not house moves. They need at least eight weeks' notice and a full traffic plan. For a normal removal, that is far more than you need.
What helps most is simple. Check for yellow lines and loading bays outside both homes. Ask neighbours to leave a gap the night before. Tell us about bus stops, steep drives or a narrow back street. If the lorry cannot stop right outside, we bring a smaller van to shuttle.
Local data
House Prices And Schools Around Oldham
For Oldham and the rest of Oldham, the average home now costs about £217,000, up 476% since 1995 and 87% over ten years (England: 36%). 68% of young people there have English and maths GCSEs by 19, against 73% across England. Recorded crime runs at 114 per 1,000 people a year (Greater Manchester: 111).
Who moves here
Why People Move To Oldham And Around It
Oldham offers family houses at prices below much of Greater Manchester. That draws first-time buyers into the terraces and families into the semis. The tram gives a direct ride into Manchester, and Alexandra Park, opened in 1865, gives the town a large green space close to the centre.
People also move within the borough. Some leave a terrace for a semi in Royton or Chadderton. Others head east to Saddleworth for village life and the moors. Royal Oldham Hospital and the town-centre offices bring people in for work. The local figures above show prices, schools and crime if you are still choosing where to live.
Before you book, it helps to plan. Our week-by-week checklist takes you from booking to the first night. Our advice on the best time to move helps you pick a date.
For Oldham businesses
Office And Shop Moves In Oldham Town Centre
We move businesses as well as homes. Office moves are a large part of our work, and the same crew that moves houses moves desks.
Out of hours
Our office move team can work evenings and weekends, so you open as normal.
Computers handled
We disconnect and reconnect IT with our own crew. See IT moves.
Crates in advance
Lidded and hanging-file crates to hire, dropped off ten days early.
Furniture supplied
We sell, build and move desks and storage. Read about office furniture.
Businesses we have moved include AVEVA, Meridian Healthcomms and Z+F. You can read customer reviews on Trustpilot, and Darrin is happy to talk through any office move on 0161 478 3639.
Nearby
Oldham's Neighbours To The North, South And West
North up the tram line is Shaw, a smaller town below Crompton Moor; our Shaw and Crompton page covers it. To the west is Middleton, which you can read about on our Middleton page. South over the hill lies Ashton, explained in the Ashton-under-Lyne guide. Stalybridge, with its steep stone streets, is to the south-east; see how we move Stalybridge homes.
All the other towns are on our map of areas. If you would like us to pack, our packing team can do one room or every room.
Moving in or out of Oldham? Send us both addresses and your dates for a free, clear quote.
Request an Oldham quoteFAQs
Moving House In Oldham: Questions We Hear
Moving in or around Oldham? Ask us anything about the move.
Do I need to apply to Oldham Council to park a removal van?
Usually not. Oldham Council's parking pages do not set out a special permit for removal vans. Its temporary traffic orders are meant for planned road works and need at least eight weeks' notice, so they rarely suit a house move. If you live in a residents' parking scheme, ask the council what a visiting vehicle can do on your street. We plan the stopping point around the answer.
Which Oldham postcodes do you cover?
All of them. Oldham town is covered by the OL1 to OL4, OL8 and OL9 postcode districts, and we also cover Saddleworth, Royton, Chadderton, Shaw and the rest of the borough.
Does the weather in Oldham change how you move us?
It can. Oldham sits about 213 metres above sea level, so rain and wind can arrive quickly. We wrap furniture in blankets, cover sofas and mattresses, and keep boxes off wet ground. On icy mornings we check the street before the lorry goes up it.
Can you move my office or shop in Oldham town centre?
Yes. We move offices, shops and clinics, often in the evening or at a weekend. We can disconnect and reconnect computers with our own crew, and supply, build and move office furniture.
How far is Oldham from your depot?
About 23 km in a straight line from Broadheath in Altrincham. By road we take the M60 round the north of the city to junction 21 or 22, depending on which side of Oldham you live.
Local area data
How Oldham compares with its neighbours
Oldham is picked on the map below. Tap any other town to set its prices, schools and commute side by side.
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