Postcode OL3 6BZ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is King George V Playing Fields.
Diggle, Delph & Denshaw has an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 300 ft away from OL3 6BZ.
Diggle, Delph & Denshaw near OL3 6BZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £565,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £308,000 | £303 |
| Terraced | 43 | £225,000 | £280 |
| Flats | 5 | £215,000 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 6BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 8, Brownhill Lane, Oldham, OL3 6BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Apartment 15, The Wharf, Wool Road, Oldham, OL3 5QR | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Apartment 47, The Wharf, Wool Road, Oldham, OL3 5QR | Flats | Leasehold | £141,250 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 17, Wool Road, Oldham, OL3 5NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 132, High Street, Oldham, OL3 6BT | Terraced | Freehold | £367,800 |
In the OL3 6BZ postcode area, located within Diggle, Delph & Denshaw, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL3 6BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
loan Williams
Saddleworth North - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL3 6BZ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around OL3 6BZ in Diggle, Delph & Denshaw is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to OL3 6BZ, including St Chad's Church of England Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (Good) and Saddleworth School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL3 6BZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 6BZ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: loan Williams (Reform UK).
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.