Postcode insights

OL3 5TJ

Slack Lane

Saddleworth North

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Detailed insights for OL3 5TJ

Overview

Postcode OL3 5TJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Saddleworth North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Diggle, Delph & Denshaw area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is £54,575 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Swan Meadow Play Area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is £54,575 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Diggle, Delph & Denshaw near OL3 5TJ 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL3 5TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSwan Meadow Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Swan Meadow Play Area

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
135.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.98(-17%)
Burglary
14.98(+170%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.98(-60%)
Vehicle crime
13.48(+125%)
Other theft
5.24(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
95.28%
Irish
6
1.77%
Other White
6
1.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.59%
Other Black
1
0.29%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
45.27%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.51%
No qualifications
22
7.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
48.32%
Owns with a mortgage
47
31.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.09%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.03%
Other social rented
2
1.34%
Total households: 149

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 5TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 5TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Rough Meadow Head Farm, Pingle Lane, Oldham, OL3 5EXOtherFreehold£550,000
09 Feb 202619, Denshaw Road, Oldham, OL3 5EYTerracedFreehold£255,000
29 Jan 202627, Denshaw Road, Oldham, OL3 5EYTerracedFreehold£260,000
05 Dec 202554, Denshaw Road, Oldham, OL3 5EYDetachedFreehold£640,000

Schools

In the OL3 5TJ postcode area, located within Diggle, Delph & Denshaw, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 5TJ, 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)Diggle, Delph & DenshawE02001103
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 006CE01005414
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL3 5TJ

Is OL3 5TJ (Diggle, Delph & Denshaw) safe?

The area around OL3 5TJ records about 64 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near OL3 5TJ?

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

What schools are near OL3 5TJ?

There is 1 school close to OL3 5TJ, including Delph Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL3 5TJ?

OL3 5TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL3 5TJ (Diggle, Delph & Denshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 5TJ 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.