Postcode OL4 4JR is located in a rural town, within the Saddleworth West & Lees 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 32.2 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 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Dawsons Field.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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 4JR.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL4 4JR 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dawsons Field | Small | Walking directions to Dawsons Field |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 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 | 25 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £146,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth West & Lees
In the OL4 4JR postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Hillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SF | Walking directions to Co-op |
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.