Postcode OL4 4QE 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Springhead & Grasscroft is £46,100 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 1.0% 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 of residents in Springhead & Grasscroft is £46,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from OL4 4QE.
Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 4QE 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 1.8 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 4QE postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op | Hillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SF | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Lees Village Service Station | St. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQ | Walking directions to Lees Village Service Station |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.