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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Springhead & Grasscroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,800 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Springhead & Grasscroft 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 Springhead & Grasscroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£450,000
Flats7£200,000
Semi-Detached28£314,500
Terraced25£190,000

10 years median price trend in Springhead & Grasscroft

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springhead & Grasscroft.

All postcodes in Springhead & Grasscroft

OL44BH

Stoneleigh Road

OL45TW

John Booth Street

OL44BT

Woodbrook Avenue

OL44HA

Mossley Road

OL44PN

Railway View

OL45TR

Woodend Street

OL44PD

Bridgefield Crescent

OL45TD

Oldham Road

OL45TN

Greenwood Street

OL44AT

Huddersfield Road

OL44QF

Cross Street

OL44JD

Oldham Road

OL44EU

Brookway

OL45RQ

Grotton Meadows

OL44JA

Oldham Road

OL44SP

Beechfield Close

OL44BN

Knowsley Drive

OL44LD

Brooklands Drive

OL45SH

Middleway

OL45TF

Atherton Street

OL45TX

Quickedge Road

OL45TQ

Atherton Street

OL44EH

Clough Orchard

OL45DP

Honey Hill

OL44TZ

Jackson Street

OL44JF

Oldham Road

OL44RJ

Rivington Road

OL45DR

South Hill

OL45QT

Thornley Park Road

OL45SD

Woodark Close

OL44BD

Brown Hill Drive

OL45SW

Staley Street

OL44BJ

Knowsley

OL44LL

Elm Grove

OL45SB

Shade Avenue

OL44PY

Oldham Road

OL45QY

Station Lane

OL45RE

Coverhill Road

OL44BE

The Spinney

OL44JP

Platting Road

OL45JJ

Lauren Close

OL44DW

Oldham Road

OL44BG

Lower Turf Lane

OL44PR

Ivy Green Drive

OL44DR

Beech Hill Road

OL45TE

Platt Street

OL44AQ

Huddersfield Road

OL45DT

County End Terrace

OL45SU

Stonelands Way

OL45TP

High Street

OL44QX

Walkers Court

OL45RZ

Old Kiln Lane

OL44EW

Clough Lane

OL44JJ

Stockport Road

OL45SN

Oldham Road

OL44PH

Oldham Road

OL44QD

Walkers Lane

OL44LS

High Street

OL44JH

St Annes Crescent

OL45RF

Coverhill Road

OL44PZ

Hollins Street

OL45SA

Ashbrook Road

OL44LP

The Woods

OL45JH

Furberry Court

OL44QG

Livingstone Street

OL45SR

Oldham Road

OL44QA

Walkers Lane

OL44DY

Norbury Avenue

OL44DX

Burnedge Lane

OL44PJ

Dellhide Close

OL44BY

Stonebreaks Road

OL44LN

Grotton Hollow

OL45RG

Thornlee Court

OL45DZ

Atherton Street

OL44QW

Clegg Street

Data Sources

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