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OL4 4EN

Beechfield

Saddleworth South

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Detailed insights for OL4 4EN

Overview

Postcode OL4 4EN is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Springhead & Grasscroft area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year. The median sale price in Saddleworth South is £360,000 (around £338 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £258,750 and £466,500. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,836 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from OL4 4EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 4EN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL4 4EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Greenfield

N/A

Walking directions to Greenfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
1,067.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
11.37(+105%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.95(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.69(-68%)
Public order
4.98(-51%)
Other theft
4.26(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
93.88%
Pakistani
6
2.16%
Irish
4
1.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
49.57%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.82%
No qualifications
20
8.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
52.17%
Owns with a mortgage
46
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Saddleworth South

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £338
Sales (last 12 months): 139
Typical range (middle 50%): £259K – £467K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £975,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£563,500£367
Semi-Detached34£403,250£357
Terraced41£285,000£289
Flats28£181,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£140,498£252,500£220,000
2017£415,000£156,000£250,000£223,250
2018£455,000£151,000£261,500£215,000
2019£435,000£176,250£271,000£208,000
2020£445,500£182,500£285,000£232,000
2021£456,000£187,248£310,000£269,500
2022£500,000£219,000£322,500£246,500
2023£525,000£180,000£360,000£252,500
2024£550,000£190,000£330,000£280,000
2025£572,000£187,500£360,000£285,000
2026£522,500£182,000£440,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£237£235£226
2017£270£261£248£219
2018£285£263£256£227
2019£298£272£248£217
2020£313£256£275£235
2021£328£271£292£265
2022£365£312£291£272
2023£354£289£319£288
2024£347£321£332£280
2025£375£332£357£304
2026£276£314£398£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202522, Beechfield, Oldham, OL4 4ENSemi-DetachedLeasehold£360,000
17 Sept 2025192, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL4 4DWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£353,000
20 Jul 20262, Beech Hill Road, Oldham, OL4 4DRDetachedFreehold£570,000
26 Aug 202511, Beech Hill Road, Oldham, OL4 4DRDetachedFreehold£450,000
16 Jan 202633, Clough Lane, Oldham, OL4 4EWTerracedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the OL4 4EN postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 4EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFriezland Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryKnowsley Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.

Band A£1,735
Band B£2,024
Band C£2,313
Band D£2,602
Band E£3,181
Band F£3,759
Band G£4,337
Band H£5,204

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

Local councillors

Helen Louise Bishop

Saddleworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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 SouthE05014659
ParishSaddleworthE04000005
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springhead & GrasscroftE02001118
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 021AE01005406
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL4 4EN

Is OL4 4EN (Springhead & Grasscroft) safe?

The area around OL4 4EN records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL4 4EN?

The median sale price around OL4 4EN in Saddleworth South is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL4 4EN?

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

What is the nearest station to OL4 4EN?

The closest station to OL4 4EN is Greenfield, about 1,465 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL4 4EN?

OL4 4EN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL4 4EN (Springhead & Grasscroft) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 4EN is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Louise Bishop (Liberal Democrats).

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