Postcode OL3 6BD is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Playing Fields.
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 37.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from OL3 6BD.
Diggle, Delph & Denshaw near OL3 6BD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £1,399,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £572,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £359,950 |
| Terraced | 31 | £283,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth South
In the OL3 6BD postcode area, located within Diggle, Delph & Denshaw, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL3 6BD
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.