Postcode OL4 5AW 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 Lees & Hey area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lees & Hey is £43,855 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lees & Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Lees & Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lees & Hey is £43,855 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from OL4 5AW.
Lees & Hey near OL4 5AW 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5AW postcode area, located within Lees & Hey, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 5AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lees Mini Market | 52 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA | Walking directions to Lees Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Athens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lees Village Service Station | St. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQ | Walking directions to Lees Village Service Station |
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.