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Saddleworth West & Lees

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About

Saddleworth West & Lees covers the western edge of the Oldham borough, characterised by its transition from Pennine foothills to more urban settlement. The area includes the distinct communities of Lees and Springhead, alongside the western outskirts of Saddleworth parish. Its landscape features steep, green valleys and moorland edges, with the River Medlock flowing through parts of the ward.

A notable local landmark is the Saddleworth Viaduct, carrying the railway across the Diggle Valley. The ward contains a mix of residential housing, local commerce, and former mill sites, with the Huddersfield Narrow Canal threading through the lower ground. Lees hosts its own civic centre and recreational spaces, serving as a focal point for the community.

Area overview

On average Saddleworth West & Lees has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saddleworth West & Lees is £45,996 per year. There are 6 schools in Saddleworth West & Lees: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £226,748 in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth West & Lees 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 West & Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£415,000
Flats9£148,000
Semi-Detached50£268,500
Terraced70£176,000

10 years median price trend in Saddleworth West & Lees

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

All postcodes in Saddleworth West & Lees

OL43BH

High Street

OL45RL

Quick Edge Lane

OL45EJ

Wild Street

OL44LS

High Street

OL43PY

Huddersfield Road

OL45RH

Thornley Lane

OL44QD

Walkers Lane

OL45DF

Bardsley Street

OL45RT

Lane Head Road

OL43DR

St John Street

OL44PR

Ivy Green Drive

OL44QX

Walkers Court

OL44PW

County End

OL45SR

Oldham Road

OL44RU

Leadale Rise

OL45DW

Tumbling Bank Terrace

OL44PL

Jackson Street

OL45RW

Alderwood Fold

OL45BX

Gordon Street

OL43JL

Holly Grove

OL43JH

Turner Street

OL45AS

West Street

OL45QS

Station Road

OL44RX

Old Croft

OL45DJ

High Street

OL43BN

High Street

OL44NB

Pearson Grove

OL43DW

Wrigley Square

OL43LU

Further Hey Close

OL45EF

Hartshead Street

OL45AJ

Spring Lane

OL43DS

St John Street

OL43LA

Sun Hill

OL45QT

Thornley Park Road

OL45DU

Rhodes Avenue

OL45TE

Platt Street

OL45TD

Oldham Road

OL44QR

John Street

OL45TH

Co Operative Street

OL45TG

John Booth Street

OL45UA

Dell Close

OL43DE

Acorn Street

OL44LY

High Street

OL43LJ

Hey Crescent

OL44QS

Cooper Street

OL43JT

Redwood Lane

OL43BS

Mellor Street

OL45BA

Netherlees

OL45SP

Springhead Avenue

OL44QL

Oldham Road

OL44NL

Den Lane

OL43FQ

Weavers Fold

OL45QW

Chimes Court

OL45DT

County End Terrace

OL45RU

Knowls Lane

OL43NE

Willow Bank

OL43LT

Higher Crossbank

OL44QZ

Shelderslow

OL45AY

Burton Street

OL43LB

Beckett Street

OL45TY

Oldham Road

OL43LL

Stamford Road

OL44RE

Den Lane

OL45RF

Coverhill Road

OL45BG

West Way

OL44PB

Bracken Close

OL45TQ

Atherton Street

OL45AA

High Street

OL44NY

Ashfield Crescent

OL45SN

Oldham Road

OL44LB

Rex Court

OL45RS

High Knowles

OL44QU

Walkers

OL43LH

Stamford Road

OL44SD

Crossbank Avenue

OL44QN

Station Street

OL44PN

Railway View

OL45EE

Hartshead Street

OL44QH

Spring Street

OL44NA

Chapel Street

OL44TZ

Jackson Street

OL44PQ

Station Street

OL44BH

Stoneleigh Road

OL45DR

South Hill

OL43NF

Dunham Street

OL44NF

Phoenix Street

OL44RG

Lathom Hall Avenue

OL45BT

Thomas Street

OL45RX

Knowls Lane

OL45TW

John Booth Street

OL44PZ

Hollins Street

OL44PA

Carr House Road

OL44ND

Victoria Street

OL44QJ

Oldham Road

OL43NP

Lower Crossbank

OL44NZ

Bateson Drive

OL45BY

Livingstone Street

OL44QE

Gordon Street

OL44NQ

Pleasant View

OL44NX

Ashfield Crescent

Data Sources

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