Postcode OL4 5SJ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Springhead & Grasscroft has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from OL4 5SJ.
Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 5SJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Saddleworth West & Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £417,500 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £275,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 79 | £189,000 | £231 |
| Flats | 7 | £145,000 | £207 |
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 | £146,500 | £259,250 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £122,000 | £270,000 | £187,500 |
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 | £214 | £272 | £229 |
| 2026 | £312 | £129 | £292 | £222 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 5SJ.
In the OL4 5SJ 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 5SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.
Elected local representatives for OL4 5SJ, 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 5SJ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL4 5SJ in Springhead & Grasscroft is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OL4 5SJ, including Springhead Infant and Nursery School (Good), St Agnes CofE Primary School (Good) and Knowsley Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL4 5SJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,730 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 5SJ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Klonowski (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.