Postcode OL3 6JU is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South area 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 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 0.7 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.
Greenfield & Uppermill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,211 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Greenfield & Uppermill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Greenfield & Uppermill is £56,614 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL3 6JU.
Greenfield & Uppermill near OL3 6JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Greenfield | N/A | Walking directions to Greenfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £563,500 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £403,250 | £357 |
| Terraced | 41 | £285,000 | £289 |
| Flats | 28 | £181,000 | £337 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 6JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 24, Grove Road, Oldham, OL3 6JR | Terraced | Freehold | £363,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 6, Shaws, Oldham, OL3 6JX | Detached | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 4, Shaws, Oldham, OL3 6JX | Terraced | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 58, Grove Road, Oldham, OL3 6JL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £421,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 42, Springmeadow Lane, Oldham, OL3 6HL | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the OL3 6JU postcode area, located within Greenfield & Uppermill, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL3 6JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Court Street, Oldham, OL3 6HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL3 6JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Louise Bishop
Saddleworth South - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
The median sale price around OL3 6JU in Saddleworth South is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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.
The closest station to OL3 6JU is Greenfield, about 1,158 m away.
OL3 6JU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,211 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 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).