Postcode OL4 4FA 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 Springhead & Grasscroft area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Springhead & Grasscroft is £46,100 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lees Park.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a high crime rate.
Approximately 19.8% 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 of residents in Springhead & Grasscroft is £46,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from OL4 4FA.
Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 4FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lees Park | Small | Walking directions to Lees Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 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 | 27 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £253,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth West & Lees
In the OL4 4FA postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lees Village Service Station | St. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQ | Walking directions to Lees Village Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Lees Mini Market | 52 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA | Walking directions to Lees Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Athens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BP | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.