Postcode OL4 4LH 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 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 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 3.9% 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 4LH.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL4 4LH 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.
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 4LH postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.