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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

OL36JS

Grove Road

OL37JP

Primrose Bank

OL36EZ

Meadow Fold

OL36BB

Hopkinson Close

OL37GB

Bentfield Gardens

OL37EH

Boarhurst Farm

OL36LZ

Mill Street

OL44AE

Oaklands Court

OL37BG

Kinders

OL36BP

Buckley Street

OL37HT

Manchester Road

OL37HS

Dacres

OL36JJ

Grove Road

OL44EX

Old Lane

OL37NB

Hey Top

OL36LY

Pickhill Mews

OL36AX

High Street

OL37DQ

Alderman Close

OL37BH

Higher Kinders

OL36DR

Brook Avenue

OL37DP

Waterside

OL36JP

Willow Road

OL44JQ

North View Close

OL36DL

Pickmere Mews

OL36BJ

Church Road

OL44EF

Higher Lydgate Park

OL37NP

Hawk Yard

OL36EL

Church Road

OL36HB

School Street

OL36LD

Rushgrove

OL44HT

Westfield Drive

OL36DQ

Watergate

OL37PE

Haw Clough Lane

OL37AU

Higher Carr Lane

OL36HR

High Street

OL36DU

Wellmeadow Lane

OL36HH

Springmeadow Lane

OL44EB

Burnedge Lane

OL37AZ

Carr Lane

OL36BH

Church Road

OL37AE

Chew Valley Road

OL36AA

Spring Street

OL44EU

Brookway

OL44EE

Burnedge Fold Road

OL36LL

Settstones Lane

OL37FY

Herons Reach

OL36DS

Church Road

OL37DG

Grove Street

OL37HN

Manchester Road

OL36EG

Church Road

OL36DG

Grosvenor Square

OL36DD

Den Lane

OL44HY

Oldham Road

OL36HP

Springmeadow Lane

OL37LN

Armit Road

OL37JH

Eskdale Avenue

OL37FW

Clifton Street

OL37LU

The Manns

OL36HL

Springmeadow Lane

OL37NH

Chew Valley Road

OL37LD

Shaw Hall Bank Road

OL37EG

The Nook

OL44JE

Oldham Road

OL36LU

Ladcastle Road

OL37NT

Tunstead Lane

OL37EF

Berry Street

OL36AY

Wade Row Top

OL37FL

Wimberry Close

OL36JB

Rush Hill Terrace

OL44HD

Mossley Road

OL44HS

Highbank Crescent

OL37BB

South Avenue

OL36HT

Mill Street

OL37PS

Butterworth Way

OL37HZ

Lark Mews

OL44EA

Burnedge Lane

OL44HG

High Grove Road

OL36EF

Sherbrooke Avenue

OL37JB

Oak Dene Close

OL44DL

Platting Road

OL37HU

Shadworth Lane

OL37NE

Bank Lane

OL36FB

High Street

OL44JT

Parklands

OL44HW

Charlotte Lane

Data Sources

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