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OL3 6HR

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Saddleworth South

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Detailed insights for OL3 6HR

Overview

Postcode OL3 6HR is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South area 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 median sale price in Saddleworth South is £360,000 (around £338 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £258,750 and £466,500. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no 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
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,677 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% 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

7.6%

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.

Income level

9/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from OL3 6HR.

Flood risk

Low

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 6HR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Greenfield located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL3 6HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Greenfield

N/A

Walking directions to Greenfield

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
3,975.4 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
340
95.77%
Other White
10
2.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.56%
Caribbean
1
0.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
39.75%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.03%
No qualifications
41
12.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
41.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
23.23%
Owns with a mortgage
41
20.71%
Other social rented
13
6.57%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.05%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Saddleworth South

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £338
Sales (last 12 months): 139
Typical range (middle 50%): £259K – £467K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £975,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£563,500£367
Semi-Detached34£403,250£357
Terraced41£285,000£289
Flats28£181,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£140,498£252,500£220,000
2017£415,000£156,000£250,000£223,250
2018£455,000£151,000£261,500£215,000
2019£435,000£176,250£271,000£208,000
2020£445,500£182,500£285,000£232,000
2021£456,000£187,248£310,000£269,500
2022£500,000£219,000£322,500£246,500
2023£525,000£180,000£360,000£252,500
2024£550,000£190,000£330,000£280,000
2025£572,000£187,500£360,000£285,000
2026£522,500£182,000£440,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£237£235£226
2017£270£261£248£219
2018£285£263£256£227
2019£298£272£248£217
2020£313£256£275£235
2021£328£271£292£265
2022£365£312£291£272
2023£354£289£319£288
2024£347£321£332£280
2025£375£332£357£304
2026£276£314£398£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 6HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 6HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 20261, Alexandra Mill, Mill Street, Oldham, OL3 6NAFlatsLeasehold£287,500
27 Mar 202619, Alexandra Mill, Mill Street, Oldham, OL3 6NAFlatsLeasehold£218,000
28 Nov 202542, Alexandra Mill, Mill Street, Oldham, OL3 6NAFlatsLeasehold£177,000
27 Jun 202539, Alexandra Mill, Mill Street, Oldham, OL3 6NAFlatsLeasehold£260,000
26 Jun 202530, Alexandra Mill, Mill Street, Oldham, OL3 6NAFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the OL3 6HR postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL3 6HR

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.

Band A£1,735
Band B£2,024
Band C£2,313
Band D£2,602
Band E£3,181
Band F£3,759
Band G£4,337
Band H£5,204

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 6HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Louise Bishop

Saddleworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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 SouthE05014659
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 6HR

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

The area around OL3 6HR 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 6HR?

The median sale price around OL3 6HR in Saddleworth South is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL3 6HR?

There are 3 schools close to OL3 6HR, including St Chad's Church of England Primary School (Good), Greenfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL3 6HR?

The closest station to OL3 6HR is Greenfield, about 988 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL3 6HR?

OL3 6HR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 6HR is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Louise Bishop (Liberal Democrats).