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Springhead & Grasscroft

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About

Springhead and Grasscroft sit within the civil parish of Saddleworth in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, at the eastern edge of Greater Manchester where the upland moorland drops into a narrow river valley. Settlement clusters along the valley floor, with rows of stone houses and later housing estates set against fields and grazing land on the slopes. Local routes follow the valley alignment, and regular bus services link the villages with Oldham to the west and towns across the Pennines to the east. Community facilities include a primary school, a village hall and a small parade of shops and pubs that serve nearby residents.

The place name Springhead records the presence of springs and small headwater streams that rise on the surrounding hills and run down into the valley; these watercourses shaped where roads and buildings were laid out. Grasscroft retains lane patterns and plot boundaries visible on older maps, reflecting the shift from small-scale farming to a mixed residential and commuter economy. Footpaths climb from the village into the surrounding moorland and connect to a network used by walkers and local farmers.

Area overview

On average Springhead & Grasscroft has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year. The median sale price in Springhead & Grasscroft is £295,000 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £450,000. There are 3 schools in Springhead & Grasscroft: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Springhead & Grasscroft is home to around 6,064 people, with a population density of about 2,206.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Springhead & Grasscroft Population
6,064
Population density
2,206.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.14(-51%)
Burglary
9.07(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-58%)
Vehicle crime
6.1(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,722
94.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
52
0.86%
Pakistani
50
0.82%
Other White
45
0.74%
Irish
33
0.54%
Total population: 6,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,727
34.17%
Level 3 (A level)
948
18.76%
No qualifications
756
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
656
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
451
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,054

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,129
42.96%
Owns with a mortgage
923
35.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
11.19%
Other social rented
165
6.28%
Social rents from council
71
2.7%
Total households: 2,628

Property prices in Springhead & Grasscroft

Median price: £295,000
Price per sq ft: £296
Sales (last 12 months): 85
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £450K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Springhead & Grasscroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Springhead & Grasscroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£500,000£378
Semi-Detached31£330,000£302
Terraced30£190,000£242
Flats3£180,950£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Springhead & Grasscroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springhead & Grasscroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£97,988£175,500£104,000
2017£306,500£123,750£167,000£114,000
2018£348,667£220,000£220,000£125,500
2019£343,750£119,475£220,000£123,000
2020£410,000£125,000£242,500£131,000
2021£398,650£155,000£254,498£161,250
2022£435,000£160,000£292,000£185,000
2023£400,000£189,500£285,000£174,000
2024£515,500£171,500£246,000£165,000
2025£480,000£200,000£310,000£189,000
2026£515,000£237,975£316,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springhead & Grasscroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springhead & Grasscroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£151£186£151
2017£215£208£216£152
2018£291£142£210£153
2019£256£156£215£160
2020£258£197£231£170
2021£278£198£247£203
2022£288£216£270£210
2023£301£304£285£217
2024£321£203£273£192
2025£357£268£302£232
2026£333£226£324£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springhead & Grasscroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Springhead & Grasscroft in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.

Band A£1,735
Band B£2,024
Band C£2,313
Band D£2,602
Band E£3,181
Band F£3,759
Band G£4,337
Band H£5,204

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.