Postcode OL3 6LU is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area. It has very low deprivation level. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £51,400 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Playing Fields.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income of residents in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £51,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from OL3 6LU.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 6LU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greenfield | N/A | Walking directions to Greenfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £1,399,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £569,627 |
| Flats | 35 | £193,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £357,475 |
| Terraced | 34 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth South
In the OL3 6LU postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL3 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Chew Valley Road, Oldham, OL3 7AF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Court Street, Oldham, OL3 6HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.