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OL3 7LL

Elsted Road

Saddleworth South

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Detailed insights for OL3 7LL

Overview

Postcode OL3 7LL 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 nearest station is Greenfield, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a 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.

Crime level

3/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 51 ft away from OL3 7LL.

Flood risk

No risk

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 7LL 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 7LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Greenfield

N/A

Walking directions to Greenfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
2,327.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.54(-61%)
Burglary
5.24(-5%)
Vehicle crime
4.65(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.07(-77%)
Other theft
3.49(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
93.88%
Other White
9
3.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
Irish
2
0.68%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
48.58%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.17%
Apprenticeship
16
6.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.67%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
56.52%
Owns with a mortgage
37
32.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Other social rented
4
3.48%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 7LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 7LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202518, Low Grove Lane, Oldham, OL3 7LADetachedFreehold£685,000
23 Jul 202517, Highbank Crescent, Oldham, OL4 4HSOtherLeasehold£297,500
14 Apr 2026Apartment 3, Gibbs House, Gibbs Close, Oldham, OL3 7PRFlatsLeasehold£380,000
19 Dec 20251, Church Road, Oldham, OL3 7LQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£432,500
17 Feb 202525, Church Road, Oldham, OL3 7LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the OL3 7LL 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 7LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFriezland Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableBright Futures SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 7LL, 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 013AE01005407
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL3 7LL

Is OL3 7LL (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) safe?

The area around OL3 7LL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7LL?

The median sale price around OL3 7LL in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £358,975 (about £338 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL3 7LL?

There are 4 schools close to OL3 7LL, including Friezland Primary School (Good), St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School (Good) and Bright Futures School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL3 7LL?

The closest station to OL3 7LL is Greenfield, about 1,064 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL3 7LL?

OL3 7LL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL3 7LL (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 7LL 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.