Saddleworth South

Saddleworth South is one of 20 wards in Oldham, home to 9,958 people in 4,429 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £345,000 over the past two years, 64% above the Oldham median. On average 45% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 62% above the Oldham average.

Ward E05014659 · 385 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

9,958residentsCensus 2021

£345kmedian sale price314 sales, 24 months

45%green within 500 mpostcode average

83%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Saddleworth South in OldhamPostcodes in Saddleworth South highlighted; the rest of Oldham in grey

Map of Oldham with Saddleworth South highlighted

People and homes.

9,958 residents in 4,429 households, next to the Oldham average.

13%

aged 15–29

27%

aged 65 and over

80%

owner-occupied homes

12%

privately rented

socially rented

10%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Saddleworth South and Oldham.

Saddleworth SouthOldham

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Saddleworth South with a published hygiene rating.

82rated food businessesin total

93%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Oldham: 88%

2rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)