Postcode insights

OL4 4LR

The Meadows

Saddleworth West & Lees

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Detailed insights for OL4 4LR

Overview

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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from OL4 4LR.

Flood risk

No risk

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.

Transport

The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
2,055.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
9.01(+50%)
Burglary
8.37(+51%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.08(-81%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-64%)
Public order
2.57(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
369
94.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.79%
Other Asian
4
1.03%
Chinese
2
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.51%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
41.99%
Level 3 (A level)
70
22.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.18%
No qualifications
35
11.22%
Apprenticeship
18
5.77%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
49.03%
Owns with a mortgage
64
41.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.81%
Social rents from council
3
1.94%
Other social rented
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £287K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £740,000.

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 West & Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£417,500£315
Semi-Detached42£275,000£289
Terraced79£189,000£231
Flats7£145,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£98,988£161,500£110,000
2017£287,000£85,250£161,000£118,000
2018£295,250£93,000£177,500£112,000
2019£333,000£99,000£183,000£117,250
2020£337,200£115,000£196,000£132,000
2021£318,000£122,998£210,000£146,000
2022£400,000£150,000£250,000£170,000
2023£337,500£155,000£255,000£161,500
2024£390,000£154,000£231,000£160,000
2025£425,000£146,500£259,250£175,000
2026£380,000£122,000£270,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£152£179£136
2017£189£140£182£150
2018£243£138£193£148
2019£227£146£201£147
2020£251£171£208£168
2021£279£165£232£190
2022£271£191£264£203
2023£290£201£249£208
2024£295£173£264£212
2025£318£214£272£229
2026£312£129£292£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth West & Lees in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 202511, The Meadows, Oldham, OL4 4LRDetachedLeasehold£466,000
26 Jan 20261, Glade Brow, Oldham, OL4 4LWDetachedLeasehold£500,000
13 Jun 202510, Grotton Hollow, Oldham, OL4 4LNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£295,000
27 Aug 20259, Brooklands Parade, Oldham, OL4 4LATerracedLeasehold£275,000
28 Feb 20259, Clegg Street, Oldham, OL4 4QWTerracedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the OL4 4LR postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 4LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySpringhead Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKnowsley Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Agnes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 4LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-opHillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SFWalking directions to Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

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

Local councillors

Peter Klonowski

Saddleworth West & Lees - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
ParishSaddleworthE04000005
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Delph, Dobcross & AusterlandsE02001110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 013DE01005417
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL4 4LR

Is OL4 4LR (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) safe?

The area around OL4 4LR records about 32 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL4 4LR?

The median sale price around OL4 4LR in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL4 4LR?

There are 8 schools close to OL4 4LR, including Springhead Infant and Nursery School (Good), Knowsley Junior School (Good) and St Agnes CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL4 4LR?

OL4 4LR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL4 4LR (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 4LR is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Klonowski (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.