Postcode OL4 5BA 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 Alt area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alt has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Alt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 5BA.
Alt near OL4 5BA 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 5BA postcode area, located within Alt, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 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.