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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 average 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

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £287K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£417,500£315
Semi-Detached42£275,000£289
Terraced79£189,000£231
Flats7£145,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£98,988£161,500£110,000
2017£287,000£85,250£161,000£118,000
2018£295,250£93,000£177,500£112,000
2019£333,000£99,000£183,000£117,250
2020£337,200£115,000£196,000£132,000
2021£318,000£122,998£210,000£146,000
2022£400,000£150,000£250,000£170,000
2023£337,500£155,000£255,000£161,500
2024£390,000£154,000£231,000£160,000
2025£425,000£146,500£259,250£175,000
2026£380,000£122,000£270,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£152£179£136
2017£189£140£182£150
2018£243£138£193£148
2019£227£146£201£147
2020£251£171£208£168
2021£279£165£232£190
2022£271£191£264£203
2023£290£201£249£208
2024£295£173£264£212
2025£318£214£272£229
2026£312£129£292£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth West & Lees in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Saddleworth West & Lees

What is the average house price in Saddleworth West & Lees?

The median sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Saddleworth West & Lees?

Saddleworth West & Lees has 6 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Saddleworth West & Lees?

Saddleworth West & Lees scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Saddleworth West & Lees sits around rank 17,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Saddleworth West & Lees?

The average household income in Saddleworth West & Lees is around £45,996 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Saddleworth West & Lees?

Saddleworth West & Lees is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Klonowski (Reform UK).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.