Oldham cul-de-sac wins People's Postcode Lottery £1,000 prize

Residents on Hob Mill Rise in Oldham have won £1,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery after their postcode was randomly selected in a daily draw on March 6, 2026. The cul-de-sac, which sits near Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club on the border between Saddleworth and Mossley, was one of the lucky postcodes chosen that day.

The People's Postcode Lottery works by selecting random postcodes each day to win £1,000 prizes. The lottery has become hugely popular across the UK, raising over £1.5 billion for charitable causes since it began.

At least 30% of ticket prices go to support UK charities, with the lottery managing draws for 20 individual charities, each having one monthly draw. The system means that while residents celebrate their windfall, they're also contributing to good causes across the country.

For the residents of Hob Mill Rise, the win means a welcome cash boost for everyone in the postcode area. The properties affected are located on a quiet cul-de-sac that backs onto the cricket club grounds, making it a tight-knit community where news of the win will likely spread quickly.