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OL3 6DA

High Street

Saddleworth North

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Detailed insights for OL3 6DA

Overview

Postcode OL3 6DA 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 88 ft away from OL3 6DA.

Flood risk

No risk

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 6DA 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL3 6DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Greenfield

N/A

Walking directions to Greenfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL3 6DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing George V Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
1,058 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.47(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.69(-40%)
Public order
9.5(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.5(+6%)
Burglary
7.72(+39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
96.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.54%
Other White
4
1.54%
Irish
2
0.77%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
42.15%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.25%
No qualifications
33
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
47.54%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
20.49%
Social rents from council
2
1.64%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 6DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 6DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202515, Outram Mews, Oldham, OL3 6BEFlatsLeasehold£180,000
25 Sept 2025132, High Street, Oldham, OL3 6BTTerracedFreehold£367,800
07 Mar 20258, Brownhill Lane, Oldham, OL3 6BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
08 Aug 20259, Pickmere Mews, Oldham, OL3 6DLDetachedLeasehold£325,000
20 Jun 20251, Village Manor, High Street, Oldham, OL3 6ASFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the OL3 6DA postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL3 6DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miSecondarySaddleworth SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL3 6DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL3 6DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodCourt Street, Oldham, OL3 6HDWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6DA, 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)New Delph, Dobcross & AusterlandsE02001110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 013BE01005412
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL3 6DA

Is OL3 6DA (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) safe?

The area around OL3 6DA records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL3 6DA?

The median sale price around OL3 6DA in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL3 6DA?

There are 3 schools close to OL3 6DA, 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.

What is the nearest station to OL3 6DA?

The closest station to OL3 6DA is Greenfield, about 1,571 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL3 6DA?

OL3 6DA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL3 6DA (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 6DA is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: loan Williams (Reform UK).

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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.