OL1 — Property Investment Data
Short-term rental data · Last updated: Dec 2026 · 34 listings sampled
About OL1
OL1 covers Oldham town centre and surrounding residential areas in Greater Manchester, positioned between Manchester city centre and the Pennines. The postcode sector has undergone considerable regeneration in recent years, with improved transport links and significant residential development attracting both leisure and business visitors to the area.
The short-let market in OL1 remains relatively underpenetrated compared to neighbouring Manchester postcodes. Current data from 48 Airbnb listings shows an average nightly rate of £129 with an estimated 60 percent occupancy rate, generating approximately £2,321 monthly revenue per property. This suggests moderate demand with room for market growth as the area continues to develop its visitor economy and business tourism infrastructure.
For investors, OL1 presents an interesting combination of lower acquisition costs relative to central Manchester alongside emerging demand drivers. However, the 60 percent occupancy rate indicates the market is still establishing itself, requiring careful property selection and positioning. Properties targeting business travellers and visitors to local attractions, coupled with strong management, appear better positioned for consistent returns than those relying solely on leisure demand.
Common questions about OL1
What is the average Airbnb nightly rate in OL1?
Based on 34 sampled listings, the average nightly rate (ADR) in OL1 is £125, with an estimated 26.2% occupancy rate.
Is there an Article 4 Direction affecting short-term lets in OL1?
No — OL1 does not currently have an Article 4 Direction restricting short-term letting.
How is the estimated monthly SA revenue calculated?
The estimated monthly revenue of £981 is calculated from the average nightly rate and occupancy rate across sampled Airbnb listings, and does not include platform fees, cleaning costs or mortgage/finance costs.
How often is this data updated?
This data is refreshed nightly from live Airbnb listings; this page reflects data current to 2026-12.
Listings Map
Listings (showing 5 of 24 — upgrade to see all)
| Room Type ↕ | ADR (£/night) ↕ | Occupancy ↕ | Est. Monthly Rev ↕ | Reviews/mo ↕ | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entire home/apt | £72 | 1.4% | £30 | 5.0 | 1 night |
| Entire home/apt | £104 | 4.4% | £137 | 3.2 | 1 night |
| Entire home/apt | £59 | 16.4% | £290 | 3.0 | 1 night |
| Entire home/apt | £76 | 1.4% | £32 | 2.5 | 1 night |
| Entire home/apt | £177 | 0.5% | £27 | 2.3 | 1 night |
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