Wade Row Uppermill, Oldham
20 addresses across 4 postcodes (OL3), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29403461.
18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale. 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 4). 11 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 C; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 1.2 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Brownhill Countryside Centre, is about 460 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. Its addresses are 161 to 166 m above sea level. 6 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Saddleworth Medical Practice, about 150 m away. About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £162,500 | £146,000 | £179,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £59,500 | £52,500 | £60,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £41,675 | £25,000 | £58,350 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2023 | 1 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 7 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2018 | 6 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2017 | 6 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2012 | 4 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2007 | 4 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £179,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2007 | 2 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £146,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 4 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 5 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2001 | 2 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2000 | 5 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £59,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 9 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2000 | 8 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £52,500 | |
| 14 Oct 1999 | 7 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £58,350 | |
| 12 May 1999 | 9 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 3 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 2 Sep 1996 | 10 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £47,500 | |
| 15 Feb 1996 | 1 OL3 6BA | Terraced | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (11); 1900-1929 (1); Pre-1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (4).
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 (28% of about 880 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
- 572 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HW: up to 8 homes, permissioned (670 m)
- LAND ON NORTH OF, Sugar Lane, Dobcross, OL3 5AG: up to 4 homes, permissioned (790 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, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 13 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 26 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 4 medium, 8 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL3 6BA | zone 2 | 1 / 2 / 8 | unlikely |
| OL3 6AZ | zone 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL3 6AP | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| OL3 6AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 161 m and 166 m above sea level (162 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL3 6AP | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| OL3 6AZ | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| OL3 6BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km |
| Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km | |
| Marsden (Yorks) 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m, 22 within 800 m; nearest Commercial Hotel Uppermill | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 6.4 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 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 | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Bridge Street (Dental Surgery) | 340 m |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 7.5 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Uppermill Police Station | 160 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Uppermill, Upermill Cashzone | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Brownhill Countryside Centre 2.5 ha | 460 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,800 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,910 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
74 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 20 |
6 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School | Secondary | 11–16 | 360 m | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 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 |
| Greenfield St Mary's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints OL3 6AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Caffe Grande Abaco OL3 6AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Wilberry's OL3 6AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Golden Dragon OL3 6AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| J W Buckley Ltd - Bakers OL3 6AP | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Uppermill Conservative Club OL3 6AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Well Pharmacy OL3 6AP | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Scona Kitchen OL3 6BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Sapore Pizza OL3 6BD | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Tyromancer OL3 6AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Hare & Hounds OL3 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Co-operative Food - Uppermill OL3 6AW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Saddleworth Wine Vault OL3 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Albion Tap OL3 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Caffe Grande Veloce OL3 6AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
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 | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- OL3 6BA: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- OL3 6AZ: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- OL3 6AP: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- OL3 6AY: 1 address
Nearby streets
Hopkinson Close · St Mary's Gate · Mount View · Metcalf Mews · Tame Street · Pickmere Mews · New Street · Chapel Street · Water Gate · Water Gate · Telford Mews · Smithy Lane
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.