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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 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)

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
Detached24£378,750
Flats8£146,500
Semi-Detached47£250,000
Terraced64£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

OL43BN

High Street

OL43LU

Further Hey Close

OL44NR

Den Hill Drive

OL44PE

Bridge Street

OL45DU

Rhodes Avenue

OL45RW

Alderwood Fold

OL45TB

Co Operative Street

OL43PY

Huddersfield Road

OL44NY

Ashfield Crescent

OL44RX

Old Croft

OL44SN

Dovecote Lane

OL45BD

Spring Lane

OL45SA

Ashbrook Road

OL44PW

County End

OL44SD

Crossbank Avenue

OL43DL

Greaves Street

OL43DX

Silverdale Drive

OL45BG

West Way

OL45UA

Dell Close

OL45UB

Brooklet Close

OL43JP

The Sycamores

OL43LL

Stamford Road

OL44LD

Brooklands Drive

OL44LQ

Oldham Road

OL44QX

Walkers Court

OL45RZ

Old Kiln Lane

OL45TP

High Street

OL43BP

Athens Way

OL45QN

Green View Chase

OL45QY

Station Lane

OL43NQ

Smith Street

OL44SB

Crossbank Avenue

OL45RB

Marsham Close

OL45SQ

Mildred Avenue

OL44QU

Walkers

OL44RB

Wainwright Close

OL45DE

Stanley Street

OL45TG

John Booth Street

OL43NU

Constantine Street

OL44LH

Brookside Avenue

OL44LL

Elm Grove

OL44LY

High Street

OL44PQ

Station Street

OL45DD

Sunny Bank

OL45RR

Flash Cottages

OL44NP

The Rise

OL45BU

Thomas Street

OL45DJ

High Street

OL45QW

Chimes Court

OL45RQ

Grotton Meadows

OL43DQ

St John Street

OL43JR

Turner Street

OL43JZ

Hibbert Street

OL45AA

High Street

OL45AE

Warrington Street

OL44QQ

Stanley Street

OL45DH

Sevilles Place

OL45SH

Middleway

OL43FQ

Weavers Fold

OL44RF

Peels Avenue

OL45BL

Spa Lane

OL45SF

Station Road

OL43LW

Little Oak Close

OL45TJ

Garden Street

OL45TQ

Atherton Street

OL45TY

Oldham Road

OL43BS

Mellor Street

OL43DE

Acorn Street

OL44PB

Bracken Close

OL44PH

Oldham Road

OL44PN

Railway View

OL45BN

Kenny Close

OL45DN

Barn Fold

OL45EE

Hartshead Street

OL45RA

Langley Avenue

OL44NW

Carr House Road

OL44SA

Vicarage Close

OL44SG

Den Lane

OL45AF

Princess Street

OL45BX

Gordon Street

OL45RF

Coverhill Road

OL43BY

New Street

OL44JS

Oldham Road

OL44LU

Ancoats Street

OL44NE

Union Street

OL45AX

Dawson Street

OL45AZ

Spring Lane

OL45QZ

Lane Drive

OL44LX

Benyon Street

OL45BT

Thomas Street

OL45RH

Thornley Lane

OL43DW

Wrigley Square

OL43NB

Stamford Road

OL44LN

Grotton Hollow

OL45DF

Bardsley Street

OL45RY

Kenilworth Close

OL45SY

Wroe Street

OL45TD

Oldham Road

OL43JS

Woodhead Close

OL43NX

Huddersfield Road

Data Sources

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