Postcode OL4 3NH 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lees & Hey is £43,855 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 2.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Waterhead Park.
Lees & Hey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Lees & Hey has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
The average income per household in Lees & Hey is £43,855 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from OL4 3NH.
Lees & Hey near OL4 3NH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lees Park | Small | Walking directions to Lees Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £146,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth West & Lees
In the OL4 3NH postcode area, located within Lees & Hey, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 3NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 461 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HT | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Shaz Mini Market | 381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJ | Walking directions to Shaz Mini Market |
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.