Postcode OL4 5DW 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Alt is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lees Park.
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.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Alt is £34,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from OL4 5DW.
Alt near OL4 5DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £382,500; semi-detached at £246,000; terraced at £163,000; flats at £149,000.
10 years price trend in Saddleworth West & Lees
In the OL4 5DW postcode area, located within Alt, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.