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OL4 4AF

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Overview

Postcode OL4 4AF 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Dawsons Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from OL4 4AF.

Flood risk

No risk

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL4 4AF 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 4AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDawsons FieldSmallWalking directions to Dawsons Field

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
109.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
15.78(+76%)
Vehicle crime
14.46(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.15(-27%)
Burglary
10.52(+90%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.86(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
93.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.01%
Other White
6
1.72%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.86%
Bangladeshi
1
0.29%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
40.49%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.68%
Apprenticeship
29
10.21%
No qualifications
24
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
42.03%
Owns outright
56
40.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.04%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Other social rented
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Saddleworth North

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £485K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£565,000£348
Semi-Detached21£308,000£303
Terraced43£225,000£280
Flats5£215,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£194,000£280,600£177,250
2017£355,000£170,000£212,500£187,500
2018£354,475£189,000£244,750£189,950
2019£369,000£165,000£218,000£181,000
2020£400,000£166,000£250,000£200,000
2021£405,000£182,500£267,000£221,000
2022£450,000£199,975£300,000£250,000
2023£450,000£169,950£318,000£248,000
2024£427,500£175,000£330,000£266,250
2025£560,000£215,000£290,000£237,500
2026£475,000£140,000£289,000£238,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£182£228£219
2017£243£232£228£190
2018£239£195£246£204
2019£265£218£232£202
2020£263£280£256£216
2021£279£235£261£245
2022£315£225£296£252
2023£351£256£313£279
2024£328£263£307£288
2025£357£270£301£271
2026£323£325£295£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 20251089A, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 4AGTerracedFreehold£219,995
10 Jul 2025Talking Point Conference Centre, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 4AGOtherFreehold£860,000
10 Mar 20251117, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 4AGTerracedFreehold£170,000
17 Feb 20251113, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 4AGTerracedFreehold£190,000
10 Mar 2026Pastures Lodge, Pastures Lane, Oldham, OL4 4AWDetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the OL4 4AF postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 4AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryKnowsley Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimarySpringhead Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

loan Williams

Saddleworth North - 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
WardSaddleworth NorthE05014658
ParishSaddleworthE04000005
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Delph, Dobcross & AusterlandsE02001110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 013CE01005416
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL4 4AF

Is OL4 4AF (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) safe?

The area around OL4 4AF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL4 4AF?

The median sale price around OL4 4AF in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL4 4AF?

There are 3 schools close to OL4 4AF, including Knowsley Junior School (Good), St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School (Good) and Springhead Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL4 4AF?

OL4 4AF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL4 4AF (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 4AF is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: loan Williams (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.