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Greenfield & Uppermill

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About

Greenfield sits at the western edge of Oldham, where the urban landscape gives way to the steep, wooded slopes of the Saddleworth valleys. The area is defined by the River Tame and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, which run parallel through its centre. It serves as a gateway to the surrounding moorland, with residential streets climbing the hillsides from the main transport routes.

Immediately adjacent, Uppermill forms the central village of Saddleworth, with its distinct stone architecture lining the main road. The canal is a focal point here, passing by former mills and under historic bridges. A notable community-run museum detailing the area's industrial past is housed in a former mill building. Independent shops and cafes occupy the ground floors of the traditional stone buildings that characterise the village centre.

Area overview

On average Greenfield & Uppermill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenfield & Uppermill is £56,614 per year. There are 3 schools in Greenfield & Uppermill: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Greenfield & Uppermill is home to around 6,000 people, with a population density of about 218.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenfield & Uppermill Population
6,000
Population density
218 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.33(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.17(-27%)
Public order
9(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(-24%)
Burglary
6.33(+14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,693
94.9%
Other White
65
1.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.63%
Irish
38
0.63%
Total population: 5,999

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,102
41.96%
Level 3 (A level)
805
16.07%
No qualifications
691
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
631
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
383
7.65%
Total 16+ residents: 5,009

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,233
47.01%
Owns with a mortgage
824
31.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
11.02%
Other social rented
143
5.45%
Social rents from council
97
3.7%
Total households: 2,623

Property prices in Greenfield & Uppermill

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £358,975 in Greenfield & Uppermill area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £817,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greenfield & Uppermill 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 Greenfield & Uppermill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced22£282,500
Semi-Detached20£387,500
Flats11£175,000
Detached17£537,500

10 years median price trend in Greenfield & Uppermill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenfield & Uppermill.

All postcodes in Greenfield & Uppermill

OL37JE

Eskdale Mews

OL37NB

Hey Top

OL37AG

Wellington Road

OL36JP

Willow Road

OL37NW

Holmfirth Road

OL37HF

Gladstone Terrace Road

OL37EX

Boltmeadow

OL37BG

Kinders

OL37PF

Chew Valley Road

OL36HH

Springmeadow Lane

OL37NA

Intake Lane

OL37HQ

Manchester Road

OL37ND

Bank Lane

OL37AW

Beech Avenue

OL36EL

Church Road

OL36ES

Abels Lane

OL37NN

Holmfirth Road

OL36EW

Heathfields Road

OL37AH

Queensway

OL37DE

Ashworth Gardens

OL37AX

Carr Lane

OL37NS

Shepherds Green

OL37EW

Greenbridge Lane

OL37FL

Wimberry Close

OL36DY

Church Road

OL37AY

Carr Lane

OL37DD

Chew Valley Road

OL36LQ

Knowl Top Lane

OL36HF

Lee Fields

OL37PL

Chew Valley Road

OL36DS

Church Road

OL36LE

Shaws Lane

OL36EF

Sherbrooke Avenue

OL36HG

Merlewood Avenue

OL37DY

Steadway

OL37DW

Manchester Road

OL37AL

Wellington Road

OL37EH

Boarhurst Farm

OL36JW

Redwood Road

OL37HL

Horsforth Lane

OL37DT

St Marys Drive

OL37DF

Chew Valley Road

OL37EA

Boarshurst Lane

OL37JX

Wharf Cottages

OL37NL

Holmfirth Road

OL37PH

White Brook Lane

OL36LD

Rushgrove

OL37FX

Herons Reach

OL37JN

Chew Valley Road

OL37NT

Tunstead Lane

OL36EN

The Cottages

OL37NJ

Holmfirth Road

OL37DS

St Marys Crest

OL37FS

Wood Square

OL36AA

Spring Street

OL37BP

Kinders Lane

OL37AU

Higher Carr Lane

OL37JR

Greenbridge Lane

OL37AA

Shaw Street

OL37PS

Butterworth Way

OL37BH

Higher Kinders

OL37DZ

Boars Hurst

OL36AU

New Street

OL36EQ

Saddleworth Fold

OL37JU

Wharmton View

OL36EJ

Church Road

OL37BA

Carr Lane

OL36EG

Church Road

OL37JH

Eskdale Avenue

OL37BQ

Kinders Lane

OL37EQ

Chew Vale

OL36JS

Grove Road

OL37DA

Chew Valley Road

OL36JY

Grove Road

OL36BL

Spring Bank

OL37PT

Sykes Close

OL37NQ

Bank Lane

OL37FT

Mere Close

OL37HB

Friezland Lane

OL37FQ

Bowler Way

OL36DX

Wellmeadow Lane

OL37AE

Chew Valley Road

OL36HU

Glengarth

OL36EZ

Meadow Fold

OL36JR

Grove Road

OL36DR

Brook Avenue

OL37EL

Station Lane

OL37DH

Central Avenue

OL37NE

Bank Lane

OL37JF

Kinders Mews

OL36AD

Co Operative Street

OL36JN

Birch Road

OL37DG

Grove Street

OL37EJ

Berry Brow

OL36EU

Heathwood

OL37ER

Boarshurst Lane

OL36LH

Gellfield Lane

OL37NX

Tunstead Lane

OL36JH

Golburn Clough

OL37FY

Herons Reach

Data Sources

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