Postcode OL3 7LW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 206 ft away from OL3 7LW.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 7LW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Greenfield | N/A | Walking directions to Greenfield |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £563,500 | £380 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £380,000 | £356 |
| Terraced | 42 | £284,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 28 | £186,000 | £332 |
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 | £567,000 | £190,000 | £360,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £532,500 | £181,000 | £455,000 | £281,250 |
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 | £377 | £330 | £357 | £307 |
| 2026 | £273 | £327 | £314 | £288 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 7LW.
In the OL3 7LW postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL3 7LW, 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 7LW 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.
The median sale price around OL3 7LW in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £358,975 (about £338 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to OL3 7LW, 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.
The closest station to OL3 7LW is Greenfield, about 1,212 m away.
OL3 7LW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 7LW is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Louise Bishop (Liberal Democrats).
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.