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Saddleworth West & Lees

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About

Saddleworth West & Lees is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, located in Greater Manchester. The area includes the villages of Lees, Grasscroft, and parts of Grotton and Springhead, blending rural and suburban landscapes. It sits near the Pennine foothills, offering scenic views and open spaces, while remaining well-connected to Oldham town centre and Manchester via road and rail links.

The ward features a mix of residential areas, local businesses, and community facilities, including schools, parks, and sports clubs. The historic Lees village and the surrounding countryside provide walking trails and outdoor activities. Saddleworth West & Lees maintains a strong sense of community, with events and groups fostering local engagement. Its location balances accessibility to urban amenities with the quieter appeal of semi-rural living.

Area overview

On average Saddleworth West & Lees has moderate deprivation and 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 of residents in Saddleworth West & Lees is £40,742 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
7/10
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 158 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 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
Detached27£382,500
Flats9£148,000
Semi-Detached53£253,000
Terraced69£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

OL45DU

Birch Drive

OL45RW

Alderwood Fold

OL45TB

Co-Operative Street

OL43PY

Huddersfield Road

OL44NY

Ashfield Crescent

OL44PW

Hartshead Street

OL44RX

Cooper Street

OL44SD

Crossbank Avenue

OL44SN

Curlew Road

OL45BD

Leesway

OL45SA

Ashbrook Road

OL45UA

Dell Close

OL43DL

Greaves Street

OL43DX

Pineway

OL43JP

Holly Grove

OL43LL

Dowry Road

OL44LD

Ashlea Grove

OL44LQ

Mildred Avenue

OL44QX

Cooper Street

OL45BG

Westway

OL45RZ

Kilnbrook Close

OL45TP

High Street

OL45UB

Ashmond Road

OL45QN

Greenview Chase

OL43BP

Athens Way

OL43NQ

Smith Street

OL44SB

Crossbank Avenue

OL45QY

Station Lane

OL45RB

Marsham Close

OL45SQ

Middleway

OL43NU

Constantine Street

OL44LH

Ashlea Grove

OL44LL

Elm Grove

OL44LY

Chapel Street

OL44PQ

Station Street

OL44QU

Cooper Street

OL44RB

Mayfield Avenue

OL45DD

Holts Lane

OL45DE

Stanley Street

OL45RR

Knowls Lane

OL45TG

John Booth Street

OL43DQ

St John Street

OL43JR

Turner Street

OL43JZ

Hibbert Street

OL44NP

The Rise

OL45AA

Booth Street

OL45AE

Warrington Street

OL45AL

Princess Street

OL45BU

Atherton Street

OL45DJ

Church Street

OL45QW

Chimes Court

OL45RQ

Grotton Meadows

OL43FQ

Weavers Fold

OL44QQ

Stanley Street

OL44RF

Lathom Hall Avenue

OL45BL

Spa Lane

OL45DH

Lees & Hey

OL45SF

Hillside Avenue

OL45SH

Middleway

OL43LW

Little Oak Close

OL43BS

Mellor Street

OL43DE

Acorn Street

OL44PB

Bracken Close

OL44PH

High Street

OL44PN

Springhead & Grasscroft

OL45BN

Kenny Close

OL45DN

Barn Fold

OL45EE

Hartshead Street

OL45RA

Langley Avenue

OL45TJ

Springhead & Grasscroft

OL45TQ

Atherton Street

OL45TY

Hirons Lane

OL43BY

New Street

OL45BX

Alt

OL44JS

Oldham Road

OL44LU

Ancoats Street

OL44NE

Union Street

OL44NW

Ashfield Crescent

OL44SA

Vicarage Close

OL44SG

Den Lane

OL45AF

Princess Street

OL45AX

Dawson Street

OL45AZ

Burton Street

OL45QZ

Lane Brow

OL45RF

Coverhill Road

OL43DW

John Knott Street

OL43NB

Lower Crossbank

OL44LX

Benyon Street

OL45BT

High Street

OL45RH

Station Lane

OL43JS

Woodhead Close

OL43NX

Dyson Grove

OL44LN

Brooklands Drive

OL44PA

Carr House Road

OL44PL

Jackson Street

OL44TZ

Jackson Street

OL45DF

Bardsley Street

OL45RY

Kenilworth Close

OL45SY

Wroe Street

OL45TA

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.