Postcode insights

OL3 6JU

Bankside Avenue

Saddleworth South

Interactive map showing OL3 6JU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for OL3 6JU

Overview

Postcode OL3 6JU is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Greenfield & Uppermill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenfield & Uppermill is £56,614 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 0.7 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Greenfield & Uppermill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Greenfield & Uppermill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Greenfield & Uppermill is £56,614 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL3 6JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Greenfield & Uppermill near OL3 6JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL3 6JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Greenfield

N/A

Walking directions to Greenfield

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
3,553 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.74(-58%)
Public order
11.6(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.04(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(-26%)
Burglary
2.07(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
94.35%
Irish
6
2.42%
Other White
5
2.02%
Other
2
0.81%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
43.87%
No qualifications
29
13.68%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.74%
Apprenticeship
18
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
50.44%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.66%
Other social rented
14
12.39%
Social rents from council
7
6.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Saddleworth South

Median price£358,975
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £457K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £358,975 (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
Detached34£563,500£380
Semi-Detached36£380,000£356
Terraced42£284,000£294
Flats28£186,000£332

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£567,000£190,000£360,000£285,000
2026£532,500£181,000£455,000£281,250
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£377£330£357£307
2026£273£327£314£288
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 6JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 6JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202524, Grove Road, Oldham, OL3 6JRTerracedFreehold£363,000
28 Feb 20256, Grove Road, Oldham, OL3 6JROtherFreehold£540,000
26 Feb 202516, Grove Road, Oldham, OL3 6JRTerracedFreehold£285,000
15 Aug 20254, Shaws, Oldham, OL3 6JXTerracedFreehold£555,000
21 Feb 20251, Grange Mews, Oldham, OL3 6HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,500

Schools

In the OL3 6JU postcode area, located within Greenfield & Uppermill, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

1.0 miPrimaryGreenfield St Mary's CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL3 6JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 6JU, 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)Greenfield & UppermillE02001117
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 020EE01032922
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL3 6JU

Is OL3 6JU (Greenfield & Uppermill) safe?

The area around OL3 6JU records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OL3 6JU?

The median sale price around OL3 6JU in Greenfield & Uppermill is £358,975 (about £338 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL3 6JU?

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

What is the nearest station to OL3 6JU?

The closest station to OL3 6JU is Greenfield, about 1,158 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL3 6JU?

OL3 6JU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL3 6JU (Greenfield & Uppermill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.