Postcode insights

OL4 3NB

Stamford Road

Saddleworth West & Lees

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Detailed insights for OL4 3NB

Overview

Postcode OL4 3NB 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 Greenfield, about 2.3 miles away. There are 10 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
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from OL4 3NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lees & Hey near OL4 3NB 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 3NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLees ParkSmallWalking directions to Lees Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
6,784.7 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
233
93.95%
Other White
7
2.82%
Indian
2
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.81%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
29.15%
Level 3 (A level)
44
22.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
18.09%
No qualifications
22
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
42.16%
Owns outright
35
34.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
14.71%
Social rents from council
3
2.94%
Other social rented
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

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 3NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202698, Stamford Road, Oldham, OL4 3NBTerracedLeasehold£210,000
26 Jan 2026116, Stamford Road, Oldham, OL4 3NBOtherFreehold£392,500
21 Dec 2025143, Stamford Road, Oldham, OL4 3NBTerracedFreehold£179,950
05 Sept 2025117, Stamford Road, Oldham, OL4 3NBTerracedLeasehold£220,000
28 Jul 2025104, Stamford Road, Oldham, OL4 3NBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the OL4 3NB postcode area, located within Lees & Hey, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 3NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWaterhead AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimarySt Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHey-with-Zion Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 3NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 3NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miGo Local461 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HTWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miNisa LocalHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HNWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 3NB, 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 3NB

Is OL4 3NB (Lees & Hey) safe?

The area around OL4 3NB 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 3NB?

The median sale price around OL4 3NB 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 3NB?

There are 13 schools close to OL4 3NB, including Waterhead Academy (Special Measures), St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy and Hey-with-Zion Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL4 3NB?

OL4 3NB 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 3NB (Lees & Hey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 3NB 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.