Postcode OL4 3RH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Saddleworth North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 3RH.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL4 3RH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £830,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth North
In the OL4 3RH postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Waterhead Academy | Academy sponsor led | Special Measures | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Knowsley Junior School | Foundation school | Good |
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.