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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
3/10
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(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-59%)
Vehicle crime
6.1(+1%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Springhead & Grasscroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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
Detached17£450,000
Flats6£190,000
Semi-Detached21£285,000
Terraced19£170,000

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

OL44DG

Oldham Road

OL44JZ

Stockport Road

OL44QW

Clegg Street

OL44BH

Stoneleigh Road

OL45JH

Furberry Court

OL45SJ

Oldham Road

OL44BN

Knowsley Drive

OL44NR

Den Hill Drive

OL44PE

Bridge Street

OL45TB

Co Operative Street

OL44DN

Oldham Road

OL44JD

Oldham Road

OL44RX

Old Croft

OL45SA

Ashbrook Road

OL45UA

Dell Close

OL45UB

Brooklet Close

OL44HP

Sharon Avenue

OL44LD

Brooklands Drive

OL44LQ

Oldham Road

OL44QX

Walkers Court

OL45RZ

Old Kiln Lane

OL45TP

High Street

OL45QN

Green View Chase

OL45QY

Station Lane

OL44BL

Knowsley Avenue

OL45RB

Marsham Close

OL45SQ

Mildred Avenue

OL44BD

Brown Hill Drive

OL44EW

Clough Lane

OL44QU

Walkers

OL45TG

John Booth Street

OL44LL

Elm Grove

OL44PQ

Station Street

OL45QW

Chimes Court

OL45RQ

Grotton Meadows

OL44DW

Oldham Road

OL44QQ

Stanley Street

OL45SH

Middleway

OL44DL

Platting Road

OL44ES

The Park

OL44JF

Oldham Road

OL45SF

Station Road

OL44HA

Mossley Road

OL45TJ

Garden Street

OL45TQ

Atherton Street

OL45TY

Oldham Road

OL44BW

Knowsley Terrace

OL44JN

Platting Road

OL44PB

Bracken Close

OL44PH

Oldham Road

OL44PN

Railway View

OL45RA

Langley Avenue

OL50RL

Strawberry Lane

OL44RJ

Rivington Road

OL45RF

Coverhill Road

OL44JS

Oldham Road

OL45QZ

Lane Drive

OL45RH

Thornley Lane

OL44DT

Lovers Lane

OL44HZ

Oldham Road

OL44BJ

Knowsley

OL44LN

Grotton Hollow

OL45SY

Wroe Street

OL45TD

Oldham Road

OL44AQ

Huddersfield Road

OL44HY

Oldham Road

OL44PL

Jackson Street

OL45TA

Oldham Road

OL44BG

Lower Turf Lane

OL44DR

Beech Hill Road

OL44JE

Oldham Road

OL44JP

Platting Road

OL45SZ

Hirons Lane

OL44PR

Ivy Green Drive

OL44QA

Walkers Lane

Data Sources

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