Postcode OL3 5BS is located in an urban city, within the Saddleworth North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL3 5BS.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 5BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £830,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth North
In the OL3 5BS postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.