Property profile

21 Owls GateLees

OL4 3FL

Saddleworth West & Lees

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Map showing 21 Owls Gate, Lees, Oldham

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Estimated sale price

£335,000

Semi-Detached sold in Saddleworth West & Lees

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold02 Aug 2012
£183,500Change since last sale: +£152,000 (+83%)
Annualised change
+4.3% per yearOldham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2012: +5.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £278 per sq ft
£297 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£19 per sq ft (+6.8%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Saddleworth West & Lees
£275,000Estimate vs local median: +£61,000 (+22%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2012-2021
Floor area105 m² / 1,130 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection13 Jul 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
02 Aug 2012£183,500-

Local market

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 171
Typical range (middle 50%): £172K – £294K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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 Saddleworth West & Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£438,750£315
Semi-Detached53£275,000£278
Terraced94£182,000£224
Flats4£142,475£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£98,988£161,500£110,000
2017£287,000£85,250£161,000£118,000
2018£295,250£93,000£177,500£112,000
2019£333,000£99,000£183,000£117,250
2020£337,200£115,000£196,000£132,000
2021£318,000£122,998£210,000£146,000
2022£400,000£150,000£250,000£170,000
2023£337,500£155,000£255,000£161,500
2024£390,000£154,000£231,000£160,000
2025£425,000£145,000£259,250£175,000
2026£380,000£151,475£272,500£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£152£179£136
2017£189£140£182£150
2018£243£138£193£148
2019£227£146£201£147
2020£251£171£208£168
2021£279£165£232£190
2022£271£191£264£203
2023£290£201£249£208
2024£295£173£264£212
2025£318£207£271£228
2026£312£178£267£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth West & Lees in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 20259, Owls Gate, Oldham, OL4 3FLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£335,000
15 May 20265, Princess Street, Oldham, OL4 5AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
17 Feb 2026The School House, Princess Street, Oldham, OL4 5AFTerracedFreehold£230,000
18 Jul 20253 Chapel Court, Princess Street, Oldham, OL4 5AFTerracedFreehold£245,000
09 Jul 20257, Princess Street, Oldham, OL4 5AFTerracedFreehold£115,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold49 m²£117,995 (2017)
5 Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold107 m²£185,000 (2016)
6, Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold66 m²£197,000 (2017)
7, Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold70 m²£187,000 (2018)
8 Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold108 m²£175,000 (2009)
9 Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold135 m²£335,000 (2025)
10, Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold77 m²£192,000 (2011)
11, Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold104 m²£230,000 (2018)
12 Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold68 m²£162,500 (2012)
14 Owls Gate, Lees, OldhamLeasehold110 m²£382,500 (2025)

Area insights for OL4 3FL

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Overview

Postcode OL4 3FL is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth West & Lees area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alt area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year. The median sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees is £215,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,250 and £293,500. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 2.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Alt has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,708 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Alt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from OL4 3FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Alt near OL4 3FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
619
Population density
4,944.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.62(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.29(+74%)
Public order
19.97(+97%)
Vehicle crime
15.98(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.98(+56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
580
94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
1.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.97%
Irish
6
0.97%
Chinese
3
0.49%
Total population: 617

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
29.23%
Level 3 (A level)
95
20.88%
No qualifications
72
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 455

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
99
39.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
62
24.8%
Owns outright
45
18%
Other social rented
34
13.6%
Social rents from council
4
1.6%
Total households: 250

Schools

In the OL4 3FL postcode area, located within Alt, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for OL4 3FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miSecondaryOasis Academy LeesbrookFree schools
0.3 miPrimaryHey-with-Zion Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 3FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 3FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiAthens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miLees Mini Market52 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AAWalking directions to Lees Mini Market
0.2 miLees Village Service StationSt. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQWalking directions to Lees Village Service Station