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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

OL37BU

Grayson Way

OL36JE

Rush Hill Road

OL37EU

Friezland Lane

OL36JG

Ball Grove

OL36AH

Smithy Lane

OL37HS

Dacres

OL37NZ

Boarshurst Lane

OL36AG

Back Lee Street

OL36EB

Greenbank Avenue

OL36BJ

Church Road

OL37JS

Wilson Street

OL37EY

Friezland Lane

OL37HG

Manchester Road

OL36HJ

St Chads Crescent

OL37BL

Kinders Lane

OL37HA

Greenmans Lane

OL36DJ

Walkers Close

OL36BH

Church Road

OL37BJ

Kinders Lane

OL36JU

Bankside Avenue

OL36LB

Greave Park

OL37JA

Noon Sun Close

OL37JD

Lower Frenches Drive

OL37ES

Manchester Road

OL37NP

Hawk Yard

OL36JL

Grove Road

OL37PD

Chew Brook Drive

OL36LA

Leefields Close

OL37EN

Greenbridge Lane

OL37PB

Kinders Lane

OL37DR

Holmfirth Road

OL37FJ

Knoll Close

OL37DJ

Annisfield Avenue

OL37JG

Chew Valley Road

OL37GB

Bentfield Gardens

OL37HD

Warlow Crest

OL37DN

North Avenue

OL37BB

South Avenue

OL37HP

Dacres Drive

OL37JJ

Chew Valley Road

OL36HL

Springmeadow Lane

OL37DQ

Alderman Close

OL37BE

Higher Arthurs

OL37HU

Shadworth Lane

OL36DU

Wellmeadow Lane

OL37LU

The Manns

OL36JT

Bankside Close

OL36JZ

The Meadows

OL37AB

Frenches Court

OL36JD

Rush Hill Road

OL36HB

School Street

OL36EA

Fernthorpe Avenue

OL37DB

Chew Valley Road

OL36JB

Rush Hill Terrace

OL37JQ

Kinders Crescent

OL37NH

Chew Valley Road

OL37DL

Neale Avenue

OL36DZ

Primrose Avenue

OL37DU

The Park

OL36DT

Wellmeadow Lane

OL37JW

Ladhill Lane

OL37GD

Saddleworth South

OL37JP

Primrose Bank

OL37HE

Warlow Drive

OL37FP

Tenterfield Close

OL37FR

Spring Grove

OL37EF

Berry Street

OL37EG

The Nook

OL37EZ

Lane Head

OL37HZ

Lark Mews

OL37AQ

Wellington Road

OL37BX

Halls Way

OL36EX

Heathfields Square

OL37DX

Park Lane

OL37NR

Hollins Lane

OL36EP

Springmeadow Lane

OL36HP

Springmeadow Lane

OL37HY

Well I Hole Road

OL36AQ

Smithy Yard

OL37BT

Chew Valley Road

OL36JJ

Grove Road

OL36LR

Church Road

OL37DP

Waterside

OL36EH

Church Road

OL37JT

Chew Valley Road

OL37HT

Manchester Road

OL36JA

Carr Lane

OL37FU

Herons Reach

OL36AB

Lee Street

OL37HR

Dacres Road

OL37EP

Oak View Road

OL37NY

Tunstead Lane

OL37FH

Valley Mews

OL36LJ

Gellfield Lane

OL37BS

Halls Barn

OL37AZ

Carr Lane

OL37AP

Beech Avenue

OL37ED

North Rise

OL37HW

Dacres Avenue

OL36AL

Village Green

Data Sources

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