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Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

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About

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw are three villages located in the Saddleworth area of Oldham, nestled within the picturesque Pennine hills. The area is known for its rural charm, with rolling green landscapes and traditional stone-built homes. The villages are connected by winding country roads, offering scenic views of the surrounding moorland and reservoirs. Local landmarks include the Diggle Hotel and the historic St. Chad’s Church in Uppermill, which serves as a focal point for the community.

The area has a strong sense of community, with events like the annual Saddleworth Show and Whit Friday brass band contests drawing visitors. Walking and cycling trails, such as the Pennine Way, provide opportunities to explore the countryside. Delph is home to a small but active high street with independent shops and pubs, while Denshaw retains a quieter, more secluded feel. The villages offer a blend of rural living with easy access to Oldham and Manchester via the A62.

Area overview

On average Diggle, Delph & Denshaw has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is £48,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw Population
5,502
Population density
160.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,215
94.8%
Other White
76
1.38%
Irish
49
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.53%
Total population: 5,501

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,095
45.12%
Owns with a mortgage
771
31.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
9.39%
Other social rented
170
7%
Social rents from council
75
3.09%
Total households: 2,427

Property prices in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £967,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Diggle, Delph & Denshaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£480,000
Flats14£185,000
Semi-Detached8£355,000
Terraced23£240,000

10 years median price trend in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw.

All postcodes in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

OL35HZ

Dale Fields

OL35JW

Butterhouse Lane

OL35NH

Brookhill Close

OL35PZ

Heather Way

OL36LW

Church Lane

OL35NJ

Sugar Lane

OL35TU

Dark Lane

OL35TP

Slackcote Lane

OL35HT

Coblers Hill

OL35UR

Grange Lane

OL35HN

Delph Lane

OL35DP

Holland Close

OL35SX

Corbett Way

OL35TN

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

OL35QR

Wool Road

OL35UD

Rochdale Road

OL35US

Ammons Way

OL35XG

Ambrose Crescent

OL35DL

Stoneswood Road

OL35EX

Butts Lane

OL35EZ

Clifton Holmes

OL35GP

Ward Lane

OL35HL

Ainley Wood

OL35NB

Harrop Edge Lane

OL35NU

Ambrose Crescent

OL35PX

Clydesdale Rise

OL35SQ

Dumfries Avenue

OL35TS

Slack Lane

OL35UB

Huddersfield Road

OL35JX

Lee Side

OL35QN

Marslands

OL35TF

Lee Side

OL35TL

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

OL35JN

Brownhill Lane

OL35RT

Buckley Drive

OL35SN

Oldham Road

OL35UU

Huddersfield Road

OL35AE

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

OL35EN

Ainsbrook Avenue

OL35GH

Boat Lane

OL35HE

Roche Road

OL35HU

Sevenacres

OL35JQ

Ward Lane

OL35LB

Brun Lane

OL35NT

Huddersfield Road

OL35RY

Buckley Drive

OL35UN

Brimmy Croft Lane

OL36LN

Pobgreen Lane

OL35DW

Gartside Street

OL35NF

Thorns Clough

OL35NS

Huddersfield Road

OL35QP

Spurn Lane

OL35TD

Slackcote Lane

OL35SB

Huddersfield Road

OL36BW

Hawthorpe Grove

OL36FL

High Street

OL36LL

Settstones Lane

OL14SX

Oldham Road

OL35HH

Lodge Lane

OL35LH

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

OL35ND

Carr Lane

OL35NY

Hillside Avenue

OL35PE

Slades View Close

OL35RP

Mantley Lane

OL35UY

Huddersfield Road

OL36BE

Kenworthy Gardens

OL35LP

Huddersfield Road

OL35HX

Coblers Hill

OL35JL

Woods Lane

OL35SH

Huddersfield Road

OL36BU

High Street

OL35AL

Woods Lane

OL35HB

Abbey Road

OL35HD

Friarmere Road

OL35NA

Huddersfield Road

OL35SR

Oldham Road

OL35TY

Dark Lane

OL35NR

Sandy Lane

OL35SW

Oldham Road

OL35BF

Lark Hill Road

OL35GJ

Lark Hill Lane

OL35JT

Ward Lane

OL35LX

Huddersfield Road

OL35SA

Huddersfield Road

OL35SJ

Ripponden Road

OL36LY

Pickhill Mews

OL35HY

Dale Lane

OL35LY

Bleak Hey Nook Lane

OL35RZ

Huddersfield Road

OL35UE

Brimmy Croft Lane

OL35LQ

Standedge Road

OL35NE

Buckton Close

OL35PJ

Hill Top Lane

OL35PL

Dorset Avenue

OL35PN

Kent Close

OL35TZ

Broad Lane

OL35ST

Horest Lane

OL35SY

Ripponden Road

OL35AJ

Southgate

OL35EY

Clifton Holmes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.