Waters Edge Uppermill, Oldham
7 addresses across 1 postcode (OL3), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 29408105.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £600,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 C; 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 Greenfield, about 450 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brownhill Countryside Centre, is about 1.9 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 153 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Saddleworth Medical Practice, about 1.5 km away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 2001 | 5 | £237,500 | £235,000 | £245,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2017 | 1 OL3 7EE | Detached | £600,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 5 OL3 7EE | Detached | £495,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2001 | 5 OL3 7EE | Detached | £242,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 2001 | 4 OL3 7EE | Detached | £235,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2001 | 1 OL3 7EE | Detached | £245,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 3 OL3 7EE | Detached | £237,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 2 OL3 7EE | Detached | £235,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
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 C (29% of about 990 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
- United Mill, Werneth, not permissioned (380 m)
- Land off Wellyhole Street, Oldham, not permissioned (530 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
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 addresses are about 153 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL3 7EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m |
| Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Stalybridge 840,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 31 within 800 m; nearest Bridlepath Greenfield | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 6.1 km |
| Car parks | Co-Op Grotton, Oldham Car Park | 2.9 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Saddleworth Medical Practice | 1.5 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m |
| Hospital | Tameside General Hospital | 6.3 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Uppermill Police Station | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Uppermill, Upermill Cashzone | 1.5 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Brownhill Countryside Centre 2.5 ha | 1.9 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,650 m² | 1.8 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Higher Kinders, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m north-east. 25 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Kinders | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wickens Clough | Valley | 1.1 km north |
| Yarns Hill | Hill | 1.3 km east |
| Noonsun Hill | Hill | 1.4 km south |
| Alphin | Hill | 1.7 km south-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km east |
| Lower Hollins Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | 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 | 710 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Friezland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Saddleworth School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boarshurst Band Club OL3 7EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Friezland Bowling Club OL3 7EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Golden House OL3 7JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Tame Valley Tennis & Squash Club OL3 7JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy OL3 7DB | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Greenfield Cricket Club OL3 7JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Wellington OL3 7AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| The Stock Pot OL3 7AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Kingfisher OL3 7AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Saddleworth Pizza OL3 7AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Greenfield Primary School OL3 7AA | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Swan Meadow Cottage OL3 7AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Greenfield Newsagents OL3 7JJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Old Cobblers OL3 7BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Harrops Farm Shop OL3 7JN | Retailers - other | 400 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
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 | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 7EE: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Croft Edge · Bowler Way · Greenbridge Lane · Wimberry Close · Lower Frenches Drive · Station Lane · Wilson Street · Primrose Bank · Shaw Street · Chew Vale · Wharmton View · Oak View 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.