Postcode OL3 5JQ is located in an urban city, within the Saddleworth North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Diggle, Delph & Denshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is £54,575 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Diggle, Delph & Denshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Diggle, Delph & Denshaw has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is £54,575 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 247 ft away from OL3 5JQ.
Diggle, Delph & Denshaw near OL3 5JQ 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 1.4 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 5JQ postcode area, located within Diggle, Delph & Denshaw, there are 3 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.