Postcode insights

OL4 5TR

Woodend Street

Saddleworth West & Lees

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Detailed insights for OL4 5TR

Overview

Postcode OL4 5TR 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Springhead & Grasscroft has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Springhead & Grasscroft is £51,171 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from OL4 5TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Springhead & Grasscroft near OL4 5TR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
6,052.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.05(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.27(-54%)
Vehicle crime
7.58(+27%)
Burglary
7.58(+37%)
Other theft
6.2(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
96.91%
African
2
0.62%
Irish
2
0.62%
Chinese
1
0.31%
Indian
1
0.31%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.64%
Level 3 (A level)
61
22.1%
No qualifications
60
21.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
38.27%
Owns with a mortgage
37
22.84%
Other social rented
27
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
16.05%
Social rents from council
5
3.09%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Saddleworth West & Lees

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £287K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£417,500£315
Semi-Detached42£275,000£289
Terraced79£189,000£231
Flats7£145,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saddleworth West & Lees

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saddleworth West & Lees.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saddleworth West & Lees in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 5TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 5TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202522, Lauren Close, Oldham, OL4 5JJFlatsLeasehold£150,000
05 Dec 202512, John Booth Street, Oldham, OL4 5TWTerracedLeasehold£170,000
09 Mar 202615, Woodend Street, Oldham, OL4 5TLTerracedLeasehold£150,000
11 Dec 202513, Woodend Street, Oldham, OL4 5TLTerracedLeasehold£189,000
27 Feb 202514, Woodend Street, Oldham, OL4 5TLTerracedLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the OL4 5TR postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 5TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHey-with-Zion Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 5TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 5TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLees Village Service StationSt. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQWalking directions to Lees Village Service Station
0.2 miLees Mini Market52 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AAWalking directions to Lees Mini Market
0.3 miAldiAthens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BPWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL4 5TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Klonowski

Saddleworth West & Lees - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Debbie Abrahams

Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham East and SaddleworthE14001415
ParishSaddleworthE04000005
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springhead & GrasscroftE02001118
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 021CE01005419
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL4 5TR

Is OL4 5TR (Springhead & Grasscroft) safe?

The area around OL4 5TR records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near OL4 5TR?

The median sale price around OL4 5TR in Springhead & Grasscroft is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL4 5TR?

There are 12 schools close to OL4 5TR, including St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School (Good), Hey-with-Zion Primary School and St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL4 5TR?

OL4 5TR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL4 5TR (Springhead & Grasscroft) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 5TR is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Klonowski (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.