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Saddleworth West & Lees

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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£378,750	£249,150	£281,250	£426,250	£600,500
Flats	8	£146,500	£109,000	£142,463	£157,500	£241,750
Semi-Detached	47	£250,000	£184,500	£217,750	£290,000	£416,000
Terraced	64	£170,000	£121,800	£150,375	£200,000	£242,750

10 years median price trend in Saddleworth West & Lees

All postcodes in Saddleworth West & Lees

OL43JL

Holly Grove

OL43LS

New Street

OL43NW

Larch Grove

OL44NH

Den Lane

OL44PD

Bridgefield Crescent

OL44SP

Beechfield Close

OL45AB

Stamford Street

OL45BW

Melville Street

OL45JL

Lees Road

OL43LG

Sunfield Way

OL43PD

Acorn Street

OL44BZ

Stonebreaks Road

OL44LR

The Meadows

OL45AR

Warrington Street

OL45BE

Brookway

OL45DG

Albert Street

OL45ST

Ashmond

OL45TW

John Booth Street

OL44LS

High Street

OL44NS

Fern Close

OL44NT

Claytons Close

OL44SE

Taylor Green Way

OL45DX

Birch Drive

OL45TS

Hood Square

OL45TT

Kilnbrook Close

OL43JW

Kingsley Drive

OL44LA

Brooklands Parade

OL45AH

Spring Lane

OL45AS

West Street

OL43LY

Athens Way

OL43NL

Huddersfield Road

OL43JH

Turner Street

OL43PZ

Huddersfield Road

OL44LJ

Brookside Avenue

OL44PJ

Dellhide Close

OL45BZ

Phillimore Street

OL45RT

Lane Head Road

OL45SG

Hillside Avenue

OL43JN

Milford Brow

OL44BQ

Cooper Street

OL44NF

Phoenix Street

OL44RG

Lathom Hall Avenue

OL45DB

Church Street

OL45JJ

Lauren Close

OL45SL

Hood Square

OL45TE

Platt Street

OL43DJ

St John Street

OL43DZ

Elder Road

OL44QZ

Shelderslow

OL44RU

Leadale Rise

OL45RP

Thornley Lane

OL43BW

Nicholson Street

OL43DN

John Knott Street

OL45BY

Livingstone Street

OL45TH

Co Operative Street

OL43FP

Elder Road

OL44QY

Walkers View

OL44SJ

Hillspring Road

OL45SP

Springhead Avenue

OL43LJ

Hey Crescent

OL44NJ

Whams

OL44NL

Den Lane

OL45AQ

High Street

OL43BX

Booth Street

OL44LE

Ashlea Grove

OL44LT

Shepley Street

OL45BA

Netherlees

OL45TR

Woodend Street

OL43PP

Hollins Road

OL44NA

Chapel Street

OL44NZ

Bateson Drive

OL44PP

Chapel Street

OL45AD

Wild Street

OL45SD

Woodark Close

OL45SW

Staley Street

OL43NZ

Sloane Avenue

OL45ED

The Willows

OL45RE

Coverhill Road

OL43PR

Birks Avenue

OL45RJ

Under Lane

OL45RL

Quick Edge Lane

OL45RU

Knowls Lane

OL43LB

Beckett Street

OL44QT

Cooper Street

OL44SL

Astbury Close

OL45EB

Maltby Court

OL45SB

Shade Avenue

OL43PB

Dyson Grove

OL44JR

Lawton Fold

OL44QW

Clegg Street

OL45AP

Warrington Street

OL43DY

Elliott Street

OL43PH

New Royd Avenue

OL44BH

Stoneleigh Road

OL45JH

Furberry Court

OL45SJ

Oldham Road

OL43LT

Higher Crossbank

OL43NE

Willow Bank

OL44QN

Station Street

OL43DG

Mellor Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail