Little Oak Close Lees, Oldham
11 addresses across 1 postcode (OL4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29404554.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £229,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester), about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 189 to 191 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lees Medical Practice, about 300 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £229,250 | £228,000 | £230,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £163,000 | £153,000 | £173,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £80,500 | £80,500 | £80,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2023 | 7 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £228,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 17 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £230,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 21 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £198,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2019 | 5 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £153,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2019 | 7 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £173,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 7 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £152,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2014 | 15 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 11 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 7 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £80,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 May 2000 | 19 OL4 3LW | Semi-detached | £59,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 B (47% of about 620 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at St John Street, Lees: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Cairo Mill, Greenacres Road, Lees: up to 172 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 409 Oldham Road Failsworth Oldham M35 0AA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- 17 - 21 Mumps Oldham Oldham OL1 3TL: up to 7 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Wood End House, Atherton Street, Springhead, OL4 5TQ, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Woodfield Centre, Off Netherfield Close, Oldham, OL8 4ET: up to 12 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land off, Knowsley Avenue, Springhead, Oldham.: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Springhead Quarry, Cooper Street, Springhead, Oldham: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 11 addresses are between 189 m and 191 m above sea level (191 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL4 3LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Grapes Lees | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-Op Grotton, Oldham Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lees Medical Practice | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 24 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,330 m² | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) south. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Greenacres Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Stone Breaks Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Greenacres Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Crow Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Wildmoor Leach Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Oldham: see them on the Oldham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Knowsley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Strinesdale | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medlock Way News OL4 3LD | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2023 |
| Medlock Court Care Home OL4 3LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Hey with Zion School OL4 3LQ | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| St Edwards R.C. School OL4 3LQ | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The Grapes OL4 3DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Cheerful Garden OL4 3DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Lees Village Service Station OL4 3DQ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Wells Pharmacy OL4 3BS | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Oakdene Care Home Limited OL4 3LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Lees Laugh n Learn Pre School OL4 3LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cornerhouse Day Nursery Ltd OL4 3BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Gems Baby & Toddler Group OL4 4NA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2023 |
| The Devonshire Arms OL4 3DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cost Cutter OL4 4NW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2023 |
| Lees Road Service Station OL4 1JW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 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 | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Masuma Express (takeaway/sandwich shop, OL4 5AA) now 4 Good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 21 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OL4 3LW: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Medlock Way · Rowland Way · Bradley Fold · Further Hey Close · Rowland Way · Medlock Way · Sunfield Way · Greaves Street · Elder Road · John Knott Street · Beckett Street · Lady Road
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.