Postcode OL4 4SB 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 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lees Park.
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 1.7% 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 4SB.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL4 4SB 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lees Park | Small | Walking directions to Lees Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £417,500 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £275,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 79 | £189,000 | £231 |
| Flats | 7 | £145,000 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 4SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 3, Crossbank Avenue, Oldham, OL4 4SB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £108,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 38, Link Road, Oldham, OL4 4SF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 26, Link Road, Oldham, OL4 4SF | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 43, Dovecote Lane, Oldham, OL4 4SN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £288,250 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | 65, Dovecote Lane, Oldham, OL4 4SN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 |
In the OL4 4SB postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 4SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lees Village Service Station | St. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQ | Walking directions to Lees Village Service Station |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for OL4 4SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Klonowski
Saddleworth West & Lees - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL4 4SB 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.
The median sale price around OL4 4SB in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to OL4 4SB, including Hey-with-Zion Primary School, St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy and Waterhead Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL4 4SB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 4SB is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Klonowski (Reform UK).
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.