Leefields Close Uppermill, Oldham
14 addresses across 3 postcodes (OL3), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29403312.
9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £525,000 across 1 sale. 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 1, G: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; 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 Greenfield, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Brownhill Countryside Centre, is about 720 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. The nearest GP surgery is Saddleworth Medical Practice, about 150 m away. About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £386,000 | £386,000 | £386,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £279,500 | £279,500 | £279,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £139,250 | £138,500 | £140,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £91,000 | £91,000 | £91,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 8 OL3 6LA | Semi-detached | £525,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 3 OL3 6LA | Semi-detached | £386,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 2021 | 1 OL3 6LA | Other | £2,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 9 OL3 6LA | Detached | £279,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 2009 | 3 OL3 6LA | Semi-detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2005 | 8 OL3 6LA | Semi-detached | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 4 OL3 6LA | Semi-detached | £138,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2002 | 3 OL3 6LA | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 1996 | 4 OL3 6LA | Semi-detached | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (2); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 C (46% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Uppermill. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 off Wellyhole Street, Oldham, not permissioned (880 m)
- 572 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HW: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL3 6LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL3 6HF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL3 6HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL3 6HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL3 6LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km | |
| Marsden (Yorks) 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 19 within 800 m; nearest Hare & Hounds Uppermill | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 6.5 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Saddleworth Medical Practice | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Bridge Street (Dental Surgery) | 240 m |
| Hospital | Tameside General Hospital | 7.6 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Uppermill Police Station | 310 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Uppermill, Upermill Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Brownhill Countryside Centre 2.5 ha | 720 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,910 m² | 490 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 2.5 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Greenfield St Mary's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Pool OL3 6HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Saddleworth Voluntary Services Luncheon Club for the Elderly OL3 6AE | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Reclamation Room OL3 6AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Uppermill Sports Club OL3 6HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Suzanne Thorp at The Frostery OL3 6HD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Our Place OL3 6HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
| The Cellar Pot Cafe OL3 6HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Little Shop OL3 6HA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Hare & Hounds OL3 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Co-operative Food - Uppermill OL3 6AW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Saddleworth Wine Vault OL3 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Albion Tap OL3 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Tyromancer OL3 6AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 42 High Street OL3 6HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Piano Lounge OL3 6HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Lee Street · Merlewood Avenue · Back Lee Street · Co-Operative Street · Spring Street · Springburn Way · Court Street · Station Road · Smithy Lane · Walkers Close · School Street · Village Green
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.