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About

Lees & Hey sits in the eastern part of Oldham, primarily residential in character. The area is defined by its terraced housing and local commercial streets, with the Huddersfield Narrow Canal running through its southern edge.

A notable local landmark is the former St. Thomas' Church, a prominent stone building on Lees Road. The area's layout reflects its historical development alongside the textile industry and the canal route.

Area overview

On average Lees & Hey has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lees & Hey is £43,855 per year. There are 4 schools in Lees & Hey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lees & Hey is home to around 5,990 people, with a population density of about 4,253.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lees & Hey Population
5,990
Population density
4,253.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.89(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.7(+6%)
Public order
15.53(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.69(+41%)
Vehicle crime
11.02(+83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,379
89.8%
Pakistani
137
2.29%
Other White
109
1.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
80
1.34%
African
66
1.1%
Total population: 5,990

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,278
26.33%
Level 3 (A level)
973
20.05%
No qualifications
906
18.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
720
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
479
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,854

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
892
34.23%
Owns with a mortgage
874
33.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
380
14.58%
Other social rented
198
7.6%
Social rents from council
191
7.33%
Total households: 2,606

Property prices in Lees & Hey

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Lees & Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lees & Hey 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 Lees & Hey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£417,500
Flats5£144,950
Semi-Detached23£250,000
Terraced32£168,750

10 years median price trend in Lees & Hey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lees & Hey.

All postcodes in Lees & Hey

OL45AL

Princess Street

OL44PA

Carr House Road

OL45PF

Meadowbank Close

OL43LN

St Johns Court

OL43PQ

Hollins Avenue

OL44NX

Ashfield Crescent

OL43JT

Redwood Lane

OL43LA

Sun Hill

OL43LH

Stamford Road

OL44RD

Cooper Street

OL44SH

Mayfield Avenue

OL45PN

Lees New Road

OL43JY

Beckett Street

OL45AW

Nelson Street

OL43DH

Mellor Street

OL43NG

Dixon Street

OL43DP

Wrigley Street

OL43LF

Further Hey Close

OL43LQ

Rowland Way

OL43NH

Dunham Street

OL44RE

Den Lane

OL43DT

Owen Fold

OL43DU

Pine Way

OL45EA

Rhodes Hill

OL43NJ

Stamford Road

OL44NB

Pearson Grove

OL44PS

Ashdene Close

OL45PW

Lees New Road

OL45QL

Birchfields

OL43JX

Dowry Road

OL44PT

The Cottages

OL45EF

Hartshead Street

OL43DR

St John Street

OL43JB

Turner Street

OL43LD

Medlock Way

OL44RP

Ash Grove

OL45AN

Catherine Street

OL43DS

St John Street

OL44NQ

Pleasant View

OL45DA

Thomas Street

OL44ND

Victoria Street

OL44NN

Den Lane

OL45AT

West Street

OL43JJ

Turner Street

OL43NT

Dunham Street

OL43JL

Holly Grove

OL43LS

New Street

OL43NW

Larch Grove

OL44NH

Den Lane

OL45AB

Stamford Street

OL43LG

Sunfield Way

OL44RW

Holcombe Close

OL45AR

Warrington Street

OL45DG

Albert Street

OL44NS

Fern Close

OL44NT

Claytons Close

OL44SE

Taylor Green Way

OL43JW

Kingsley Drive

OL45AH

Spring Lane

OL43NL

Huddersfield Road

OL44RR

Heywood Fold Road

OL43JH

Turner Street

OL43PZ

Huddersfield Road

OL43JN

Milford Brow

OL44NF

Phoenix Street

OL44RG

Lathom Hall Avenue

OL45DB

Church Street

OL43DJ

St John Street

OL44QZ

Shelderslow

OL44RU

Leadale Rise

OL43BW

Nicholson Street

OL43DN

John Knott Street

OL44QY

Walkers View

OL43LJ

Hey Crescent

OL44NJ

Whams

OL44NL

Den Lane

OL45AQ

High Street

OL43PP

Hollins Road

OL44NA

Chapel Street

OL44NZ

Bateson Drive

OL44PP

Chapel Street

OL44RQ

Cooper Street

OL43NZ

Sloane Avenue

OL45ED

The Willows

OL43PR

Birks Avenue

OL45RU

Knowls Lane

OL43LB

Beckett Street

OL45EB

Maltby Court

OL43PB

Dyson Grove

OL45AP

Warrington Street

OL45PR

Crow Hill View

OL43DY

Elliott Street

OL43PH

New Royd Avenue

OL45PY

Lychgate Court

OL45QH

Arbour Road

OL43LT

Higher Crossbank

OL43NE

Willow Bank

OL44QN

Station Street

OL43BN

High Street

OL43LU

Further Hey Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.