Postcode OL5 0RL is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth South 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 37.7 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Springhead & Grasscroft has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from OL5 0RL.
Springhead & Grasscroft near OL5 0RL 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 in Saddleworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,560 up to £1,399,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £578,500 |
| Flats | 35 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £359,950 |
| Terraced | 32 | £281,500 |
10 year median price trend in Saddleworth South
In the OL5 0RL postcode area, located within Springhead & Grasscroft, there are 6 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.