Postcode OL4 5PF is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 70.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 5PF.
Lees & Hey near OL4 5PF 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £212,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £175,150 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL4 5PF postcode area, located within Lees & Hey, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.