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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

OL37JX

Wharf Cottages

OL37ED

North Rise

OL37JD

Lower Frenches Drive

OL37PP

Whitehead Close

OL36HA

High Street

OL36JE

Rush Hill Road

OL36AD

Co Operative Street

OL36DB

Mount View

OL37DD

Chew Valley Road

OL37NW

Holmfirth Road

OL36DX

Wellmeadow Lane

OL44EP

Beech Lane

OL37HQ

Manchester Road

OL36HU

Glengarth

OL37BP

Kinders Lane

OL36JR

Grove Road

OL36BS

Telford Mews

OL44EW

Clough Lane

OL44EQ

Oaklands Road

OL37LH

Moss Grove

OL37HP

Dacres Drive

OL44EL

Beechfield

OL36AW

High Street

OL37AL

Wellington Road

OL37NL

Holmfirth Road

OL37BQ

Kinders Lane

OL44JB

Oldham Road

OL36BQ

Chapel Street

OL36AB

Lee Street

OL37FS

Wood Square

OL36HZ

Bridge Street

OL44HP

Sharon Avenue

OL37BS

Halls Barn

OL37NQ

Bank Lane

OL37BW

Kinders Lane

OL44ER

Clough Lane

OL36LT

Ladcastle Road

OL44DZ

Burnedge Lane

OL37LT

Burn Bank

OL37BN

Kinders Lane

OL36FL

High Street

OL37AN

Lower Carr Lane

OL37HW

Dacres Avenue

OL37DZ

Boars Hurst

OL37EU

Friezland Lane

OL36JW

Redwood Road

OL37BT

Chew Valley Road

OL36HS

High Street

OL37DU

The Park

OL36AP

High Street

OL36AN

Boltons Yard

OL37DY

Steadway

OL36LX

Running Hill Gate

OL44AJ

Broadacres

OL44HR

Manor Close

OL37NN

Holmfirth Road

OL44ES

The Park

OL36DT

Wellmeadow Lane

OL36AE

Lee Street

OL37HA

Greenmans Lane

OL44JU

High Grove Road

OL37NR

Hollins Lane

OL36LJ

Gellfield Lane

OL36EH

Church Road

OL37PW

Round Meadow Close

OL45TX

Quickedge Road

OL36DY

Church Road

OL37JS

Wilson Street

OL37AG

Wellington Road

OL37LE

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL36LA

Leefields Close

OL37HJ

Manchester Road

OL44DX

Burnedge Lane

OL37AQ

Wellington Road

OL37JQ

Kinders Crescent

OL37FT

Mere Close

OL37EA

Boarshurst Lane

OL37JA

Noon Sun Close

OL44HE

Mossley Road

OL37JJ

Chew Valley Road

OL36JA

Carr Lane

OL44JP

Platting Road

OL44JG

Parkfield Road

OL37HE

Warlow Drive

OL36HX

High Street

OL37FX

Herons Reach

OL44HF

Stores Cottages

OL37FU

Herons Reach

OL37PL

Chew Valley Road

OL36HG

Merlewood Avenue

OL37ES

Manchester Road

OL36DE

Moorgate Street

OL36BE

Outram Mews

OL37AH

Queensway

OL37PF

Chew Valley Road

OL37HB

Friezland Lane

OL36AU

New Street

OL37LG

West Cottages

OL37JG

Chew Valley Road

OL37PD

Chew Brook Drive

Data Sources

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