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Saddleworth South

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About

Saddleworth South ward encompasses the southern portion of the larger Saddleworth area within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham. Its landscape is defined by the western slopes of the Pennine hills, featuring moorland and the valleys of the River Tame and its tributaries. The ward includes the villages of Greenfield, Uppermill, and Dobcross, which serve as local centres with shops and services. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs through the valley, a historic transport route.

The area's character is shaped by its industrial past, with former mill buildings now often repurposed for other uses. The Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill details this local history. Walking routes are prevalent, providing access to open moorland like that around Dovestone Reservoir, a key feature for recreation and water supply. Community events, including the annual Saddleworth Show and the Whit Friday brass band contests, are significant local traditions.

Area overview

On average Saddleworth South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saddleworth South is £55,347 per year. There are 6 schools in Saddleworth South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Saddleworth South

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£559,750
Flats33£180,000
Semi-Detached36£361,470
Terraced39£285,000

10 years median price trend in Saddleworth South

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

All postcodes in Saddleworth South

OL37DF

Chew Valley Road

OL37JN

Chew Valley Road

OL44EN

Beechfield

OL36EA

Fernthorpe Avenue

OL37HG

Manchester Road

OL37DH

Central Avenue

OL44DT

Lovers Lane

OL37LR

Royal George

OL36EQ

Saddleworth Fold

OL36JG

Ball Grove

OL44DG

Oldham Road

OL37DT

St Marys Drive

OL37NF

Bank Lane

OL36AL

Village Green

OL37ND

Bank Lane

OL37EN

Greenbridge Lane

OL44DU

Haven Close

OL44DY

Norbury Avenue

OL37PA

Fur Lane

OL37NA

Intake Lane

OL37DB

Chew Valley Road

OL37AJ

Halls Way

OL37AA

Shaw Street

OL37NU

Rose Cottages

OL37NX

Tunstead Lane

OL37BE

Higher Arthurs

OL37LJ

High Grove Road

OL37AX

Carr Lane

OL44DW

Oldham Road

OL44HU

Oldham Road

OL36EJ

Church Road

OL36BG

Tame Street

OL36LH

Gellfield Lane

OL36AG

Back Lee Street

OL37JE

Eskdale Mews

OL36HD

Court Street

OL37DR

Holmfirth Road

OL44HL

Oldham Road

OL37DA

Chew Valley Road

OL36EU

Heathwood

OL37AS

Carr Lane

OL36DP

Church Road

OL36BA

Wade Row

OL37DS

St Marys Crest

OL37DE

Ashworth Gardens

OL44EZ

Clough Lane

OL37EW

Greenbridge Lane

OL37GE

Saddleworth South

OL36EY

Kenworthy Gardens

OL37BJ

Kinders Lane

OL36HY

Oldham Road

OL36DW

Bagnall Close

OL36BN

Pickhill

OL37HY

Well I Hole Road

OL36LR

Church Road

OL36BX

Ryefields Drive

OL37JW

Ladhill Lane

OL36EP

Springmeadow Lane

OL37PU

The Paddock

OL44EY

Clough Park Avenue

OL37PQ

Gibbs Close

OL44HB

Mossley Road

OL36AQ

Smithy Yard

OL37AB

Frenches Court

OL37AW

Beech Avenue

OL36ER

White Brook Lane

OL44JZ

Stockport Road

OL37EB

Alphin Close

OL44JA

Oldham Road

OL37LA

Low Grove Lane

OL37HF

Gladstone Terrace Road

OL36JH

Golburn Clough

OL36JN

Birch Road

OL36LN

Pobgreen

OL37DW

Manchester Road

OL37BD

Arthurs Lane

OL37FR

Spring Grove

OL44JF

Oldham Road

OL36ED

Rhodes Avenue

OL37EL

Station Lane

OL37PR

Gibbs Close

OL36AS

High Street

OL37BL

Kinders Lane

OL44JD

Oldham Road

OL37FZ

Thornley Rise

OL37NZ

Boarshurst Lane

OL37EY

Friezland Lane

OL44HH

Mossley Road

OL44JY

Oaklands Park

OL36JL

Grove Road

OL44GH

Oldham Road

OL44DD

Carr Lea

OL37LP

Park Cottages

OL37JU

Wharmton View

OL37PN

Gibbs Close

OL37EQ

Chew Vale

OL44JN

Platting Road

OL36HQ

Station Road

OL36ES

Abels Lane

OL37LY

Church Meadow

Data Sources

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