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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

OL44SP

Beechfield Close

OL44SQ

Helsby Close

OL43NJ

Stamford Road

OL44LP

The Woods

OL44PD

Bridgefield Crescent

OL45RA

Langley Avenue

OL44SL

Astbury Close

OL45SX

Queen Street

OL44LW

Glade Brow

OL44LE

Ashlea Grove

OL45AD

Wild Street

OL43PB

Dyson Grove

OL44JR

Lawton Fold

OL44BY

Stonebreaks Road

OL43PZ

Huddersfield Road

OL45BJ

Belmont Street

OL45DL

Hartshead Street

OL44NW

Carr House Road

OL43NT

Dunham Street

OL43DN

John Knott Street

OL45BE

Brookway

OL45BS

Sunny Bank

OL44LR

The Meadows

OL43NG

Dixon Street

OL44NN

Den Lane

OL45SD

Woodark Close

OL45TN

Greenwood Street

OL43DQ

St John Street

OL45AT

West Street

OL45RB

Marsham Close

OL44JS

Oldham Road

OL44LA

Brooklands Parade

OL45TL

Woodend Street

OL43NZ

Sloane Avenue

OL44PP

Chapel Street

OL45EB

Maltby Court

OL43JX

Dowry Road

OL43DT

Owen Fold

OL43BT

Cross Street

OL43DD

St John Street

OL43DP

Wrigley Street

OL44NE

Union Street

OL45AL

Princess Street

OL43BX

Booth Street

OL45BZ

Phillimore Street

OL45TT

Kilnbrook Close

OL45QU

Thornley Close

OL44SB

Crossbank Avenue

OL43JJ

Turner Street

OL44NR

Den Hill Drive

OL45BU

Thomas Street

OL45BH

Atherton Street

OL43NB

Stamford Road

OL45DY

Warrington Street

OL43PR

Birks Avenue

OL43NW

Larch Grove

OL44LU

Ancoats Street

OL45SH

Middleway

OL45TA

Oldham Road

OL44QG

Livingstone Street

OL45SA

Ashbrook Road

OL45AH

Spring Lane

OL45SY

Wroe Street

OL45EA

Rhodes Hill

OL43LW

Little Oak Close

OL45DB

Church Street

OL44SG

Den Lane

OL45AW

Nelson Street

OL45SQ

Mildred Avenue

OL43JP

The Sycamores

OL45TF

Atherton Street

OL45RG

Thornlee Court

OL43LP

New Street

OL45SU

Stonelands Way

OL45SE

Oldham Road

OL45AQ

High Street

OL45DH

Sevilles Place

OL44QQ

Stanley Street

OL44SH

Mayfield Avenue

OL45SB

Shade Avenue

OL45JH

Furberry Court

OL45UB

Brooklet Close

OL45SL

Hood Square

OL44BQ

Cooper Street

OL45DZ

Atherton Street

OL43DH

Mellor Street

OL43LS

New Street

OL45AN

Catherine Street

OL43LQ

Rowland Way

OL44PS

Ashdene Close

OL43JW

Kingsley Drive

OL43NQ

Smith Street

OL43PH

New Royd Avenue

OL43DU

Pine Way

OL45QN

Green View Chase

OL43LF

Further Hey Close

OL43BY

New Street

OL45AG

Princess Street

OL45AF

Princess Street

OL44NS

Fern Close

Data Sources

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