Brookside Lees, Oldham
1 address across 1 postcode (OL4), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29407280.
2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester), about 3.5 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 164 m above sea level. 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Leesbrook Surgery, about 340 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km. About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Oldham in 2026-27: Band D £2,602 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,735 | £2,024 | £2,313 | £2,602 | £3,181 | £3,759 | £4,337 | £5,204 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (75% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Land at St John Street, Lees: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (600 m)
- Land at Brown Edge Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (940 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 164 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL4 5JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km |
| Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Leesbrook Mill | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 1.8 km |
| Car parks | Co-Op Grotton, Oldham Car Park | 1.5 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 400 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Leesbrook Surgery | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 220 m |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 3.4 km |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | ATM | 920 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 24 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 410 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 680 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,350 m² | 420 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m east. 13 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m east |
| Greenacres Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 790 m north |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 830 m east |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 1.3 km south |
| The Orchard | Wood | 1.3 km south-west |
| Crow Hill | Hill | 1.3 km south-east |
| Greenacres Hill | Hill | 1.4 km north-west |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Secondary | 11–16 | 460 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m | No published inspection |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd OL4 3BP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Lees Road Service Station OL4 1JW | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Lee Convenience Store Ltd OL4 3BN | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Selwyns English Fish & Chips OL4 3BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant OL4 3BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Village Pizza OL4 3BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Windsor Meats OL4 3BN | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Lees Spice Lounge OL4 3BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Kee Sing OL4 3AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Salem Village Store & Newsagent OL4 3AF | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2024 |
| British Legion OL4 5AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Friendship Inn OL4 3AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2024 |
| ZembyMama OL4 3FW | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Cornerhouse Day Nursery Ltd OL4 3BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Village Tea Room OL4 5BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (nottinghamshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OL4 5JL: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Burton Street · Old Street · Kenny Close · Brook Lane · Owls Gate · West Street · Spring Lane · Dawson Street · Buckley Street · Wellyhole Street · West Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.