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Saddleworth South

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About

Saddleworth South is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, covering the southern part of the Saddleworth area. It includes villages such as Grasscroft, Grotton, and Springhead, along with parts of Uppermill. The ward is characterised by its rural and semi-rural landscapes, with a mix of residential areas and open countryside. The Pennine hills provide a backdrop, offering walking routes and outdoor activities.

The area has a strong sense of community, with local events and traditions such as the annual Saddleworth Show. Transport links include the A62 road, connecting the ward to Oldham and Huddersfield. Schools, pubs, and small businesses serve the local population, while the nearby Huddersfield Narrow Canal adds to the area’s historical appeal. Saddleworth South combines village life with easy access to urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Saddleworth South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Saddleworth South is £47,914 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Saddleworth South

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £1,399,995.

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
Detached41£569,627
Flats35£193,000
Semi-Detached36£357,475
Terraced34£282,500

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

OL37LH

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL37JG

Chew Valley Road

OL37JJ

Chew Valley Road

OL37NN

Bank Lane

OL37NS

Hollins Lane

OL44HN

Oldham Road

OL44JL

Oldham Road

OL44JX

Poplar Avenue

OL36AE

Back Lee Street

OL36AG

Back Lee Street

OL36AS

High Street

OL36BB

Hopkinson Close

OL36EQ

Saddleworth Fold

OL36HW

Spring Meadow Lane

OL36JU

Bankside Avenue

OL37AE

Chew Valley Road

OL37DA

Chew Valley Road

OL37DQ

Wellington Road

OL37EU

Friezland Lane

OL37HX

Manchester Road

OL37JS

Wilson Street

OL37LD

Lower Frenches Drive

OL37PG

Shaw Hall Close

OL37PR

Gibbs Close

OL37PW

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands

OL44JH

St Anne's Crescent

OL36AD

Co-Operative Street

OL36DN

Metcalf Mews

OL36DW

Bagnall Close

OL36EY

Kenworthy Gardens

OL36HZ

Bridge Street

OL37AJ

Halls Way

OL37BL

Kinders Lane

OL37ER

Boarshurst Lane

OL37EX

Friezland Lane

OL37HR

Dacres Avenue

OL37JE

Eskdale Mews

OL37JF

Kinders Mews

OL37LL

Elsted Road

OL44DG

Oldham Road

OL44HE

Manor Close

OL44HT

Westfield Drive

OL44JZ

Springhead & Grasscroft

OL36AP

High Street

OL36ER

White Brook Lane

OL36HS

High Street

OL36LT

Ladcastle Road

OL37EG

Greenfield & Uppermill

OL37EL

Manchester Road

OL37EW

Croft Edge

OL37EZ

Intake Lane

OL37FH

Valley Mews

OL37FU

Herons Reach

OL37NE

Bank Lane

OL36HL

Spring Meadow Lane

OL36BP

Buckley Street

OL36DY

Spring Meadow Lane

OL36HQ

Merlewood Avenue

OL36HR

High Street

OL36LA

Leefields Close

OL37HJ

Manchester Road

OL37HZ

Greenfield & Uppermill

OL37NW

Holmfirth Road

OL37PD

Chew Brook Drive

OL44AJ

Oldham Road

OL44DN

Oldham Road

OL44JD

Oldham Road

OL36AU

New Street

OL37DF

Ashworth Gardens

OL37DP

Waterside

OL37HS

Dacres Road

OL37NR

Hollins Lane

OL37PF

Chew Valley Road

OL37PQ

Gibbs Close

OL37PT

Sykes Close

OL44HP

Sharon Avenue

OL36DS

Well Meadow Lane

OL36AW

High Street

OL36BT

High Street

OL36DB

Ladcastle Road

OL36ED

Rhodes Avenue

OL36JH

Haw Clough Lane

OL37BE

Higher Arthurs

OL37BG

Kinders Lane

OL37DR

Holmfirth Road

OL37EF

Berry Brow

OL37EQ

Chew Vale

OL37FR

Greenfield & Uppermill

OL37HN

Manchester Road

OL37HQ

Gladstone Terrace Road

OL44ED

Summershades Lane

OL44HU

Grasscroft Heights

OL36LU

Ladcastle Road

OL36DJ

Walkers Close

OL36DP

Well Meadow Lane

OL36EB

Greenbank Avenue

OL36LQ

Knowl Top Lane

OL37AG

Wellington Road

OL37AT

Carr Lane

OL37EJ

Berry Brow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.