Back King Street Oldham
5 addresses across 3 postcodes (OL1,OL8), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29404742.
- 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 A; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 78% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Coppice Park, is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 201 to 202 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is John Street Medical Practice, about 130 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 7% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (89% of about 920 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Regent, Beech, Wallshaw & Partington Sts, not permissioned (90 m)
- Land at Foundry Street, Oldham: up to 15 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Henshaw House, Cheapside: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- County Court, Rochdale Rd, Oldham: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Brunswick House, 86 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DE: up to 26 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Brunswick House, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DR: up to 10 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Tommyfield Market, Albion Street, Oldham, OL1 3BG: up to 244 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Pennine House, 77 Union Street, Oldham: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 201 m and 202 m above sea level (201 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL1 1LW | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| OL8 1DH | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| OL8 1DW | 78% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 140 m |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 350 m | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 590 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barn Street Oldham | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 140 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Diamond Valeting - Car Park Valeting | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 23.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest John Street Medical Practice | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 23 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cannon St(Hcc)LTD | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 230 m |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 20 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Delph, Delph | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coppice Park 1,050 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Alexandra Park 22 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.8 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,830 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Independent Methodist Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m south-east. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Methodist Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south-east |
| Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side). | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Mary and St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Greenacres Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Orchard | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Crime Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| The Oldham College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 310 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northmoor Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banktop Tavern OL8 1ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2024 |
| Shimlas OL8 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Slice by Iqrascakes OL8 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Anar Kali OL8 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2025 |
| The George Tavern OL1 1LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Dec 2025 |
| George Street Chapel OL1 1LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Oodles Oldham OL8 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2025 |
| King Street News OL8 1DP | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill OL1 1LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2025 |
| Chaiiwala Oldham OL1 1LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Lulu's OL8 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| HFC OL1 1LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Mecca Bingo Ltd OL8 1ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Salvador Crispy OL8 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Winos OL1 1LX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 7% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 71% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 33% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- OL1 1LW: 3 addresses
- OL8 1DH: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- OL8 1DW: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
King Street · Barn Street · Jackson Pit · David Street · George Street · George Square · Manchester Chambers · St Domingo Street · King Street · Manchester Street · West Street · Silver Street
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.