Postcode OL4 5RZ 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 Springhead & Grasscroft area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 5RZ.
Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 5RZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.3 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 5RZ postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 5RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Hillside Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5SF | Walking directions to Co-op |
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.