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Saddleworth North

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About

Saddleworth North ward encompasses a largely rural landscape within the Oldham borough, characterised by expansive moorland, scattered farms, and the steep valleys of the Pennine hills. The area includes the distinct villages of Delph, Denshaw, and Dobcross, each with its own historical core of stone-built architecture. The topography is defined by the upper reaches of the River Tame and its tributaries, which have shaped the settlement patterns over centuries.

The ward is traversed by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, a significant historical transport route that includes the notable Standedge Tunnel. This industrial heritage contrasts with the open access moorland, which provides extensive walking routes like those around Castleshaw. The local economy has traditional roots in textile production and agriculture, with community life often centred around village events and institutions.

Area overview

On average Saddleworth North has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saddleworth North is £54,127 per year. There are 6 schools in Saddleworth North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Saddleworth North

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £485K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saddleworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£565,000£348
Semi-Detached21£308,000£303
Terraced43£225,000£280
Flats5£215,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£194,000£280,600£177,250
2017£355,000£170,000£212,500£187,500
2018£354,475£189,000£244,750£189,950
2019£369,000£165,000£218,000£181,000
2020£400,000£166,000£250,000£200,000
2021£405,000£182,500£267,000£221,000
2022£450,000£199,975£300,000£250,000
2023£450,000£169,950£318,000£248,000
2024£427,500£175,000£330,000£266,250
2025£560,000£215,000£290,000£237,500
2026£475,000£140,000£289,000£238,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£182£228£219
2017£243£232£228£190
2018£239£195£246£204
2019£265£218£232£202
2020£263£280£256£216
2021£279£235£261£245
2022£315£225£296£252
2023£351£256£313£279
2024£328£263£307£288
2025£357£270£301£271
2026£323£325£295£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.