Postcode OL3 6AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Playing Fields.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a 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 high crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from OL3 6AJ.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 6AJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Greenfield | N/A | Walking directions to Greenfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £559,750 |
| Flats | 33 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £361,470 |
| Terraced | 39 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth South
In the OL3 6AJ postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL3 6AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Court Street, Oldham, OL3 6HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL3 6AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Louise Bishop
Saddleworth South - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.