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Diggle, Delph & Denshaw

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About

Diggle, Delph and Denshaw form a trio of villages in the Saddleworth parish of Oldham, situated in the steep valleys of the Pennine hills. The area is defined by its upland geography, with stone-built properties lining the roads that follow the contours of the land. It remains a distinct community with strong local traditions, separate from the more urban centre of Oldham to the west.

The landscape is characterised by open moorland, reservoirs and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, which passes through Diggle. A notable local event is the annual Whit Friday brass band contests, where village streets fill with music. The area provides access to walking routes on Saddleworth Moor and around the Dovestone Reservoir, emphasising its rural position within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Diggle, Delph & Denshaw has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is £54,575 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). Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is home to around 5,502 people, with a population density of about 160.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.63(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.91(-39%)
Burglary
9.09(+64%)
Vehicle crime
5.82(-3%)
Public order
5.63(-44%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,905
40.97%
Level 3 (A level)
822
17.68%
No qualifications
593
12.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
573
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
352
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 4,650

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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £281,425 in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £781,500.

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
Terraced27£245,000
Semi-Detached8£365,000
Detached16£495,498
Flats15£185,000

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

OL35EN

Ainsbrook Avenue

OL36LY

Pickhill Mews

OL35LU

Standedge

OL35DL

King Street

OL35DW

Gartside Street

OL35BF

Larkhill Road

OL35US

Ammons Way

OL35JP

Butterhouse Lane

OL35JN

Brownhill Lane

OL36AS

High Street

OL35SQ

Dumfries Avenue

OL35SD

Huddersfield Road

OL35LQ

Marslands

OL35TR

West View

OL35LR

Ridge Lane

OL35SF

Lichfield Close

OL35AN

Woods Lane

OL14SX

Grains Bar

OL35HX

Delph Lane

OL35RW

Hill Top Lane

OL35ND

Carr Lane

OL35JR

High Stile Lane

OL35HG

Lodge Lane

OL35TN

New Barn

OL35TP

Slackcote Lane

OL35SH

Ripponden Road

OL35DR

Church Street

OL35JY

Kiln Green

OL36DW

Bagnall Close

OL35LD

Ward Lane

OL35SB

Huddersfield Road

OL35PY

Fatherford Close

OL35LW

Harrop Green

OL35HE

Roche Road

OL35XG

Ambrose Crescent

OL35LG

Huddersfield Road

OL35JS

Running Hill Lane

OL35NR

Standedge Road

OL35HQ

Springwood Estate

OL35GJ

Sandy Lane

OL35NS

Wool Road

OL35SU

Horest Lane

OL35HY

Dale Lane

OL35DP

Holland Close

OL35LJ

Ainsbrook Terrace

OL35PG

Spurn Lane

OL35TY

Delph Greave Barn

OL35PD

Lower Knoll Road

OL35UD

Chapel Street

OL35UZ

Sandbed Lane

OL35PH

Turnpike Close

OL36BZ

Brownhill Lane

OL35RL

Grains Road

OL35HT

Coblers Hill

OL35SW

Oldham Road

OL35PE

Slades View Close

OL36BD

High Street

OL35LY

Bleak Hey Nook

OL36LN

Pobgreen

OL35AE

Chancery Lane

OL35LF

Denshaw Road

OL35NH

Brookhill Close

OL36DP

Church Road

OL35LP

Huddersfield Road

OL35NA

Packhorse Road

OL35UX

Mill Croft Lane

OL36FL

High Street

OL36BY

Ryefields Drive

OL35TD

Slackcote Lane

OL35NU

Huddersfield Road

OL35QR

Wool Road

OL35NY

Hillside Avenue

OL36LL

Settstones Lane

OL35HJ

Lodge Lane

OL35UW

Palin Wood Road

OL35SX

Corbett Way

OL35LX

Huddersfield Road

OL35HF

Friarmere Road

OL35SS

Oldham Road

OL36BE

Outram Mews

OL35PN

Kent Close

OL35EY

Denshaw Road

OL35UR

Hull Mill Lane

OL36BU

High Street

OL35HL

Ainley Wood

OL35GP

Weakey Green

OL35JX

Lee Cross

OL35RY

Delph Road

OL35SR

Barracks

OL35SA

Range Lane

OL35PP

Devon Drive

OL36BX

Ryefields Drive

OL36AF

High Street

OL35AL

Woods Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.