Postcode OL4 4LR 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £51,400 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 high crime rate.
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 of residents in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £51,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from OL4 4LR.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL4 4LR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 4LR postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | Hillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SF | Walking directions to Co-op |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.