Postcode OL3 5RU is located in a major urban area, 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 1.8% 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 5RU.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 5RU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Greenfield | N/A | Walking directions to Greenfield |
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 5RU postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.