Postcode insights

OL4 3DX

Silverdale Drive

Saddleworth West & Lees

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Detailed insights for OL4 3DX

Overview

Postcode OL4 3DX is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth West & Lees ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Lees & Hey area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lees & Hey is £43,855 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lees Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lees & Hey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Lees & Hey has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lees & Hey is £43,855 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 3DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lees & Hey near OL4 3DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 3DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLees ParkSmallWalking directions to Lees Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
7,248.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.44(-64%)
Public order
8.96(-12%)
Vehicle crime
8.96(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.22(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.47(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
95.03%
Irish
6
1.99%
Other White
4
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.46%
Level 3 (A level)
65
25.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.23%
No qualifications
35
13.83%
Apprenticeship
23
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
44.37%
Owns with a mortgage
51
35.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.49%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.52%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £287K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £740,000.

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 West & Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£417,500£315
Semi-Detached42£275,000£289
Terraced79£189,000£231
Flats7£145,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£98,988£161,500£110,000
2017£287,000£85,250£161,000£118,000
2018£295,250£93,000£177,500£112,000
2019£333,000£99,000£183,000£117,250
2020£337,200£115,000£196,000£132,000
2021£318,000£122,998£210,000£146,000
2022£400,000£150,000£250,000£170,000
2023£337,500£155,000£255,000£161,500
2024£390,000£154,000£231,000£160,000
2025£425,000£146,500£259,250£175,000
2026£380,000£122,000£270,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£152£179£136
2017£189£140£182£150
2018£243£138£193£148
2019£227£146£201£147
2020£251£171£208£168
2021£279£165£232£190
2022£271£191£264£203
2023£290£201£249£208
2024£295£173£264£212
2025£318£214£272£229
2026£312£129£292£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth West & Lees in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202518, Silverdale Drive, Oldham, OL4 3DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
01 Aug 202518, Silverdale Drive, Oldham, OL4 3DXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£265,000
08 May 202611, Pine Way, Oldham, OL4 3DUTerracedLeasehold£242,000
31 Oct 20253, Pine Way, Oldham, OL4 3DUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
27 Feb 2026124, St John Street, Oldham, OL4 3DJTerracedLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the OL4 3DX postcode area, located within Lees & Hey, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 3DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHey-with-Zion Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 3DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 3DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLees Village Service StationSt. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQWalking directions to Lees Village Service Station
0.2 miLees Mini Market52 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AAWalking directions to Lees Mini Market
0.2 miAldiAthens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BPWalking directions to Aldi

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 OL4 3DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Klonowski

Saddleworth West & Lees - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lees & HeyE02001115
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 018BE01005388
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL4 3DX

Is OL4 3DX (Lees & Hey) safe?

The area around OL4 3DX records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near OL4 3DX?

The median sale price around OL4 3DX in Lees & Hey is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL4 3DX?

There are 13 schools close to OL4 3DX, including St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy, Hey-with-Zion Primary School and St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL4 3DX?

OL4 3DX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL4 3DX (Lees & Hey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 3DX is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Klonowski (Reform UK).

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.