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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

OL45DG

Albert Street

OL44RF

Peels Avenue

OL44LH

Brookside Avenue

OL44QW

Clegg Street

OL43JY

Beckett Street

OL43JS

Woodhead Close

OL45BB

Spring Close

OL45RY

Kenilworth Close

OL43PD

Acorn Street

OL45RQ

Grotton Meadows

OL45DD

Sunny Bank

OL44LQ

Oldham Road

OL45RJ

Under Lane

OL45ED

The Willows

OL44LD

Brooklands Drive

OL44LX

Benyon Street

OL44RB

Wainwright Close

OL45SW

Staley Street

OL45TB

Co Operative Street

OL44LL

Elm Grove

OL43DZ

Elder Road

OL45DN

Barn Fold

OL44NG

Phoenix Place

OL44NJ

Whams

OL45BQ

Leesway

OL45AB

Stamford Street

OL44LN

Grotton Hollow

OL45AP

Warrington Street

OL43JN

Milford Brow

OL44PY

Oldham Road

OL44PE

Bridge Street

OL45BP

Melville Street

OL43ND

Stamford Road

OL44LG

Brooklands Drive

OL45DX

Birch Drive

OL43FR

Athens Way

OL45BN

Kenny Close

OL45RD

Lane Brow

OL43FL

Owls Gate

OL43BP

Athens Way

OL43LD

Medlock Way

OL43LN

St Johns Court

OL44QT

Cooper Street

OL44NT

Claytons Close

OL43FN

Bradley Fold

OL45JL

Lees Road

OL43DX

Silverdale Drive

OL45QZ

Lane Drive

OL44DA

Shaws Fold

OL43LY

Athens Way

OL43LX

Acorn Street

OL45RR

Flash Cottages

OL45RE

Coverhill Road

OL43NU

Constantine Street

OL45SZ

Hirons Lane

OL43PQ

Hollins Avenue

OL45JJ

Lauren Close

OL43FP

Elder Road

OL45BL

Spa Lane

OL44BZ

Stonebreaks Road

OL43JZ

Hibbert Street

OL44QF

Cross Street

OL45AE

Warrington Street

OL43NX

Huddersfield Road

OL45QX

Thornley Crescent

OL43JR

Turner Street

OL44PF

Ashes Lane

OL45SJ

Oldham Road

OL44SJ

Hillspring Road

OL43AA

Woodside Close

OL44RD

Cooper Street

OL45BD

Spring Lane

OL44FA

Beechwood, Beech Lane

OL44SA

Vicarage Close

OL45BW

Melville Street

OL45RN

Under Lane

OL45QY

Station Lane

OL44SE

Taylor Green Way

OL45AX

Dawson Street

OL45AR

Warrington Street

OL43LG

Sunfield Way

OL45TJ

Garden Street

OL44PH

Oldham Road

OL43DG

Mellor Street

OL44NH

Den Lane

OL44LJ

Brookside Avenue

OL44QP

Radcliffe Street

OL45RZ

Old Kiln Lane

OL43DY

Elliott Street

OL44SN

Dovecote Lane

OL43DL

Greaves Street

OL43PP

Hollins Road

OL45SF

Station Road

OL44PT

The Cottages

OL45TS

Hood Square

OL45AZ

Spring Lane

OL43DB

St John Street

OL45DP

Honey Hill

OL44NP

The Rise

OL43DJ

St John Street

Data Sources

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