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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
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 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
Detached25£382,500
Flats8£146,500
Semi-Detached49£250,000
Terraced66£170,000

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

OL45AL

Princess Street

OL44PA

Carr House Road

OL44TZ

Jackson Street

OL43AA

Woodside Close

OL44LW

Glade Brow

OL45QS

Station Road

OL45QT

Thornley Park Road

OL45SX

Queen Street

OL45TN

Greenwood Street

OL45RS

High Knowles

OL43LN

St Johns Court

OL44BY

Stonebreaks Road

OL44QP

Radcliffe Street

OL44SQ

Helsby Close

OL45EJ

Wild Street

OL45QU

Thornley Close

OL45RG

Thornlee Court

OL45SU

Stonelands Way

OL43PQ

Hollins Avenue

OL44NX

Ashfield Crescent

OL44PZ

Hollins Street

OL45DT

County End Terrace

OL45RD

Lane Brow

OL45AY

Burton Street

OL43JT

Redwood Lane

OL43LA

Sun Hill

OL43LH

Stamford Road

OL44DA

Shaws Fold

OL44RD

Cooper Street

OL44SH

Mayfield Avenue

OL43JY

Beckett Street

OL45AW

Nelson Street

OL45SR

Oldham Road

OL43DH

Mellor Street

OL43LX

Acorn Street

OL43NG

Dixon Street

OL44PF

Ashes Lane

OL44QE

Gordon Street

OL45TF

Atherton Street

OL45BH

Atherton Street

OL43DP

Wrigley Street

OL43FL

Owls Gate

OL43LF

Further Hey Close

OL43LQ

Rowland Way

OL43NH

Dunham Street

OL44PY

Oldham Road

OL44QG

Livingstone Street

OL44RE

Den Lane

OL43DT

Owen Fold

OL43DU

Pine Way

OL44FA

Beechwood, Beech Lane

OL44LB

Rex Court

OL45DR

South Hill

OL45EA

Rhodes Hill

OL43NJ

Stamford Road

OL44NB

Pearson Grove

OL44PS

Ashdene Close

OL45AG

Princess Street

OL45BJ

Belmont Street

OL43DB

St John Street

OL43JX

Dowry Road

OL44LP

The Woods

OL44PT

The Cottages

OL44QF

Cross Street

OL44QH

Spring Street

OL45EF

Hartshead Street

OL43DR

St John Street

OL43LP

New Street

OL44LG

Brooklands Drive

OL44QR

John Street

OL44QS

Cooper Street

OL45TL

Woodend Street

OL43JB

Turner Street

OL43LD

Medlock Way

OL44QJ

Oldham Road

OL44QL

Oldham Road

OL45DW

Tumbling Bank Terrace

OL45QX

Thornley Crescent

OL45AJ

Spring Lane

OL45AN

Catherine Street

OL45SN

Oldham Road

OL43DS

St John Street

OL43FR

Athens Way

OL44NQ

Pleasant View

OL45DA

Thomas Street

OL45SE

Oldham Road

OL43BT

Cross Street

OL44QD

Walkers Lane

OL45BP

Melville Street

OL45DP

Honey Hill

OL43BH

High Street

OL44ND

Victoria Street

OL44NN

Den Lane

OL45AT

West Street

OL45DY

Warrington Street

OL45DZ

Atherton Street

OL45RN

Under Lane

OL43DD

St John Street

OL43JJ

Turner Street

OL43NT

Dunham Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.