Postcode OL4 4PL 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.9 miles away. There are 11 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from OL4 4PL.
Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 4PL 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 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 4PL postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4PL
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Athens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.