Postcode OL3 7BG 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 high crime levels, with around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Greenfield & Uppermill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Greenfield & Uppermill has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 7BG.
Greenfield & Uppermill near OL3 7BG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greenfield | N/A | Walking directions to Greenfield |
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 7BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | Hillsby, Kinders, Oldham, OL3 7BG | Detached | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Silver Birches, Kinders Crescent, Oldham, OL3 7JQ | Detached | Freehold | £585,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Leafields, Kinders Crescent, Oldham, OL3 7JQ | Detached | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 7, Kinders Crescent, Oldham, OL3 7JQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 10, Kinders Lane, Oldham, OL3 7BW | Other | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the OL3 7BG 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 7BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Chew Valley Road, Oldham, OL3 7AF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 7BG, 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 7BG records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7BG in Saddleworth South is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to OL3 7BG, including Greenfield Primary School (Outstanding), Greenfield St Mary's CofE School (Good) and Bright Futures School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL3 7BG is Greenfield, about 645 m away.
OL3 7BG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,208 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 7BG is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Louise Bishop (Liberal Democrats).