Postcode OL4 5BA is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth West & Lees area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alt area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year. The median sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees is £215,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,250 and £293,500. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alt has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,708 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £438,750 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £275,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 94 | £182,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 4 | £142,475 | £165 |
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 | £145,000 | £259,250 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £151,475 | £272,500 | £184,000 |
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 | £207 | £271 | £228 |
| 2026 | £312 | £178 | £267 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 5BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 110, Spring Lane, Oldham, OL4 5BD | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 112, Spring Lane, Oldham, OL4 5BD | Terraced | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 122, Spring Lane, Oldham, OL4 5BD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 18, Spring Close, Oldham, OL4 5BB | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 20, Spring Close, Oldham, OL4 5BB | Terraced | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the OL4 5BA postcode area, located within Alt, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2023. | |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL4 5BA, 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 5BA records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL4 5BA in Saddleworth West & Lees is £215,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL4 5BA, including St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Leesbrook (Good) and Roundthorn Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL4 5BA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,708 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 5BA is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Klonowski (Reform UK).