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Lees & Hey

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About

Lees & Hey is a residential area located in the eastern part of Oldham, Greater Manchester. The neighborhood is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached houses, with a mix of older and more modern properties. Local amenities include small shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to the daily needs of residents. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes providing links to Oldham town center and nearby towns.

Green spaces like Hey Wood and Lees Park offer outdoor recreation opportunities, with walking paths and playgrounds. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with several schools and churches serving the local population. Lees & Hey retains a traditional feel while being within easy reach of Oldham’s larger retail and employment hubs.

Area overview

On average Lees & Hey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lees & Hey is £38,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Lees & Hey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
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

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

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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 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
Detached8£403,750
Flats5£144,950
Semi-Detached23£250,000
Terraced32£171,000

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

OL43PY

Huddersfield Road

OL44NY

Ashfield Crescent

OL44PW

Hartshead Street

OL44SD

Crossbank Avenue

OL44SN

Curlew Road

OL45PP

Crow Hill View

OL43DL

Greaves Street

OL43DX

Pineway

OL43JP

Holly Grove

OL43LL

Dowry Road

OL43NQ

Smith Street

OL45PT

Birch Hall Close

OL43NU

Constantine Street

OL44LY

Chapel Street

OL44RB

Mayfield Avenue

OL43JR

Turner Street

OL43JZ

Hibbert Street

OL44NP

The Rise

OL45AA

Booth Street

OL45AL

Princess Street

OL45DJ

Church Street

OL44RF

Lathom Hall Avenue

OL44RH

Rivington Road

OL45DH

Lees & Hey

OL43LW

Little Oak Close

OL43BS

Mellor Street

OL45DN

Barn Fold

OL45EE

Hartshead Street

OL45PU

Birch Hall Close

OL45PX

Meadow Bank Close

OL43BY

New Street

OL44NE

Union Street

OL44NW

Ashfield Crescent

OL44SA

Vicarage Close

OL44SG

Den Lane

OL45AX

Dawson Street

OL45PS

Crow Hill View

OL43DW

John Knott Street

OL43NB

Lower Crossbank

OL44LX

Benyon Street

OL43JS

Woodhead Close

OL43NX

Dyson Grove

OL44PA

Carr House Road

OL44SF

Link Road

OL45DF

Bardsley Street

OL45RY

Kenilworth Close

OL43FN

Bradley Fold

OL43ND

Stamford Road

OL43NP

Lower Crossbank

OL45DL

Hartshead Street

OL45PE

Birch Hall Close

OL45RX

Alderwood Fold

OL45UD

Lower Birches

OL43NF

Dixon Street

OL44NG

Lees & Hey

OL44SW

Dovecote Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.