Postcode insights

OL3 5FX

Midgrove Lane

Saddleworth North

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Detailed insights for OL3 5FX

Overview

Postcode OL3 5FX 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL3 5FX.

Flood risk

No risk

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 5FX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
524
Population density
920.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
15.78(+76%)
Vehicle crime
14.46(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.15(-27%)
Burglary
10.52(+90%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.86(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
503
95.99%
Other White
9
1.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.76%
Other Black
1
0.19%
Total population: 524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
202
47.2%
Level 3 (A level)
83
19.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.08%
No qualifications
49
11.45%
Apprenticeship
22
5.14%
Total 16+ residents: 428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
89
40.09%
Owns outright
83
37.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
19.82%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.7%
Total households: 222

Property prices in Saddleworth North

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £485K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£565,000£348
Semi-Detached21£308,000£303
Terraced43£225,000£280
Flats5£215,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£194,000£280,600£177,250
2017£355,000£170,000£212,500£187,500
2018£354,475£189,000£244,750£189,950
2019£369,000£165,000£218,000£181,000
2020£400,000£166,000£250,000£200,000
2021£405,000£182,500£267,000£221,000
2022£450,000£199,975£300,000£250,000
2023£450,000£169,950£318,000£248,000
2024£427,500£175,000£330,000£266,250
2025£560,000£215,000£290,000£237,500
2026£475,000£140,000£289,000£238,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£182£228£219
2017£243£232£228£190
2018£239£195£246£204
2019£265£218£232£202
2020£263£280£256£216
2021£279£235£261£245
2022£315£225£296£252
2023£351£256£313£279
2024£328£263£307£288
2025£357£270£301£271
2026£323£325£295£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 5FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 5FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202513, Midgrove Lane, Oldham, OL3 5EHDetachedFreehold£600,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 7, Mulberry House, 1, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL3 5ETFlatsLeasehold£159,995
11 Feb 202516, Brooke View, Oldham, OL3 5GFDetachedLeasehold£530,000
23 May 2025Flat 2, Gatehead House, Gatehead Road, Oldham, OL3 5QEFlatsLeasehold£250,000
18 Feb 202540, Bakestones Avenue, Oldham, OL3 5GETerracedLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the OL3 5FX postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL3 5FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryDelph Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miSecondarySaddleworth SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL3 5FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL3 5FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodLawton Square, Oldham, OL3 5DTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL3 5FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

loan Williams

Saddleworth North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Debbie Abrahams

Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham East and SaddleworthE14001415
WardSaddleworth NorthE05014658
ParishSaddleworthE04000005
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Delph, Dobcross & AusterlandsE02001110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 013CE01005416
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2007-03-01

Frequently asked questions about OL3 5FX

Is OL3 5FX (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) safe?

The area around OL3 5FX records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL3 5FX?

The median sale price around OL3 5FX in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL3 5FX?

There are 3 schools close to OL3 5FX, including Delph Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (Good) and Saddleworth School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL3 5FX?

OL3 5FX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL3 5FX (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 5FX is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: loan Williams (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.