A627(M) Chadderton, Oldham
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL1,OL2), about 520 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a motorway. USRN 29408161.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 0% to 27% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 122 to 136 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Royton Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 1,190 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: yes, Oldham.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land btw Burnley Lane and Chadderton Way (PEZ 12 Fernhurst Mill): up to 85 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Holden Fold Mill Holden Fold Lane Royton Oldham OL2 5BY: up to 6 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 8 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 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 9 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL1 2SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
| OL2 5HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 122 m and 136 m above sea level (129 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL1 2SZ | 100% | 27% | 27% | 0% |
| OL2 5HX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridleway Street Bridge | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Wellington Street Long Stay Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royton Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royton Health & Wellbeing Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 130 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chadderton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 270 m south-east |
| Buckley Wood | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Higher Stake Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Oldham: see them on the Oldham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Chadderton School | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thorp Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Radclyffe School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct OL2 5HX | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| McDonald's OL2 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| KFC OL2 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd OL2 5HX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2021 |
| ASDA Living Cafe OL2 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Nandos OL2 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee OL2 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Subway OL2 5HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Argos Extra OL2 5HX | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Shake Stop Desserts (Mobile Trailer) OL2 5HX | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Everlast Gym OL2 5HX | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Next Retail Ltd OL2 5HX | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| GBD Doner OL2 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Starbucks OL2 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Popeyes OL2 5HX | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 9 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
Nearby streets
A627(M) · A627(M) · A627(M) · Norley Close · Leaside Avenue · Cotswold Drive · Middleton Road · Hamilton Avenue · Burnley Lane · Burnley Lane · Birch Avenue · Stottfield
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.