Higher Turf Lane, Scouthead, Oldham
House prices, sold prices and local information for OL4 4AR.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Higher Turf Lane, Scouthead, Oldham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 20 Oct 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £196,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Higher Turf Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Turf Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £196,500 | 20 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Higher Turf Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Higher Turf Lane OL4 4AR | 20 Oct 2023 | £211,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Higher Turf Lane OL4 4AR | 9 Apr 2018 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Higher Turf Lane OL4 4AR | 18 Apr 2017 | £148,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Higher Turf Lane | £148,500 (Apr 2017) → £211,000 (Oct 2023) | +42% over 7 yrs |
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Schools near Higher Turf Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Junior School 216 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School 150 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Co-op Academy Strinesdale 761 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 244 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School 281 pupils | Primary Church of England/Methodist | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School 200 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School 107 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Greenfield station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- Mossley (Manchester) station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Ashton-under-Lyne station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
- Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Higher Turf Lane (nr, Huddersfield Road) 2 min walk
- Higher Turf Lane (opp, Huddersfield Road) 2 min walk
- Three Crowns (o/s, Huddersfield Road) 4 min walk
- Three Crowns (opp, Huddersfield Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Leesbrook Surgery
Mellor Street, Lees, Oldham · 1.1 mi - Lees Medical Practice
Athens Way, Lees, Oldham · 1.1 mi - Springfield House
275 Huddersfield Road, Oldham · 1.2 mi - Moorside Medical Practice
Moorside Medical Centre, 681 Ripponden Road, Oldham · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op The Grotton · 0.8 mi
- Aldi Aldi Athens Way, Lees · 1.1 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Oldham Huddersfield Road Supermarket · 1.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Moorside Oldham · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 1.1 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Well · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Oldham Road (dental Surgery) · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Wellfield House · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 643 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,556 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Oldham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Higher Turf Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 68.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 24.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.9% | 44.9% |
| No religion | 29.4% | 25% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 24.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.2% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 24.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.4% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 46.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.3% | 42.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.8% | 6.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.6% | 27.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Oldham.
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