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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 moderate 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

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth North 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 Saddleworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£495,995
Flats7£215,000
Semi-Detached24£290,000
Terraced51£245,000

10 years median price trend in Saddleworth North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.

All postcodes in Saddleworth North

OL44BB

Heywood Lane

OL35BQ

Brook Lane

OL35BG

Delph New Road

OL35PP

Devon Drive

OL35TF

Church Grove

OL35EB

Oldham Road

OL35SD

Huddersfield Road

OL35TJ

Slack Lane

OL35NW

Lowerfields

OL35WG

Lower Wrigley Green

OL43NN

Huddersfield Road

OL43RY

Doctor House Fold

OL35BL

Wallhill Road

OL35DH

King Street

OL43SA

Thorpe Lane

OL35SR

Barracks

OL36BY

Ryefields Drive

OL35NA

Packhorse Road

OL35QY

Wharmton Cottages

OL35HX

Delph Lane

OL35NB

Standedge Road

OL35PE

Slades View Close

OL35QE

Gatehead Road

OL35GR

Saddleworth North

OL35DB

Saddleworth North

OL35RR

The Grove

OL35BY

Delph New Road

OL35GN

Huddersfield Road

OL35SJ

Ripponden Road

OL43RD

Strinesdale

OL35PF

Huddersfield Road

OL44BP

Knowsley Green

OL35RN

Grains Road

OL35GL

Quarry Lane

OL44AY

Huddersfield Road

OL35BH

Wallhill Road

OL35AS

Tree Tops Close

OL43RH

Dirty Lane

OL35BD

Ridings Court

OL35TS

Denshaw Road

OL35JQ

Holly Grove

OL35US

Ammons Way

OL35LU

Standedge

OL35JF

Well Brow

OL36DA

High Street

OL35FX

Midgrove Lane

OL35QN

Standedge Road

OL35HD

Friarmere Road

OL35JL

Woods Lane

OL35DN

Lawton Street

OL35EH

Midgrove Lane

OL44BT

Woodbrook Avenue

OL44RQ

Cooper Street

OL44RR

Heywood Fold Road

Data Sources

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