Postcode OL4 3BD is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Salem area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Becket Meadows.
Salem has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Salem has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from OL4 3BD.
Salem near OL4 3BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Becket Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Becket Meadows |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £345,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £211,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 50 | £139,250 | £178 |
| Flats | 1 | £138,000 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191,500 | £65,000 | £151,500 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £231,995 | £261,995 | £143,250 | £70,500 |
| 2018 | £198,500 | £184,998 | £128,500 | £72,500 |
| 2019 | £237,500 | £50,000 | £140,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £309,995 | £73,000 | £150,000 | £81,000 |
| 2021 | £314,995 | £80,000 | £175,000 | £106,000 |
| 2022 | £302,500 | £125,000 | £190,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £200,000 | £132,500 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £175,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £87,500 | £211,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | — | £179,000 | £123,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £118 | £161 | £86 |
| 2017 | £208 | £221 | £167 | £82 |
| 2018 | £198 | £153 | £159 | £86 |
| 2019 | £226 | £97 | £163 | £94 |
| 2020 | £249 | £113 | £163 | £94 |
| 2021 | £254 | £141 | £204 | £125 |
| 2022 | £266 | £235 | £224 | £143 |
| 2023 | £264 | £201 | £232 | £161 |
| 2024 | £284 | £239 | £240 | £159 |
| 2025 | £273 | £167 | £241 | £177 |
| 2026 | £293 | — | £228 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 11, Wellyhole Street, Oldham, OL4 3BB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 1, Wellyhole Street, Oldham, OL4 3BB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Apartment 3, Retreat Apartments, 21, Foxley Way, Oldham, OL4 3FW | Flats | Leasehold | £138,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 9, Bank Street, Oldham, OL4 3AE | Other | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 14, Ludlow Park, Oldham, OL4 3BQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the OL4 3BD postcode area, located within Salem, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 3BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Athens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lees Mini Market | 52 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA | Walking directions to Lees Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lees Village Service Station | St. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQ | Walking directions to Lees Village Service Station |
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 OL4 3BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Taylor
Waterhead - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL4 3BD records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 OL4 3BD in Salem is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL4 3BD, including Oasis Academy Leesbrook (Good), Oasis Academy Clarksfield (Good) and St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL4 3BD is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,569 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL4 3BD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,338 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 OL4 3BD is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Taylor (Reform UK).
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.