Postcode OL4 3FU is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterhead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lees Park.
Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 3FU.
Waterhead near OL4 3FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lees Park | Small | Walking directions to Lees Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £322,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterhead
In the OL4 3FU postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 3FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lees Village Service Station | St. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQ | Walking directions to Lees Village Service Station |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.