Postcode OL4 4BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Springhead & Grasscroft area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Lees Park.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 4BJ.
Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 4BJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lees Park | Small | Walking directions to Lees Park |
| 0.3 mi | Dawsons Field | Small | Walking directions to Dawsons Field |
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 4BJ postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.