Postcode OL3 5BU 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 level. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £51,400 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.1 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 moderate crime rate.
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 of residents in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £51,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL3 5BU.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 5BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £967,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £284,250 |
| Terraced | 50 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth North
In the OL3 5BU postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.