Brellafield Drive Shaw, Oldham
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29405950.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 3.9 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, High Crompton Park, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 205 to 209 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oak Gables Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £326,500 | £200,000 | £453,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £262,000 | £262,000 | £262,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £124,500 | £120,000 | £129,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| 2000 | 2 | £90,500 | £80,000 | £101,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2022 | 12 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2021 | 8 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 9 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £453,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2020 | 16 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £262,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 2 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2013 | 7 OL2 7PS | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | 4 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2003 | 12 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 2003 | 14 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £129,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2002 | 4 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 18 May 2000 | 13 OL2 7PS | Detached | £101,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 23 OL2 7PS | Detached | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 9 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 16 Oct 1995 | 12 OL2 7PS | Semi-detached | £53,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
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 C (52% of about 640 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 4 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL2 7PS | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| OL2 7QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 205 m and 209 m above sea level (206 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL2 7PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL2 7QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Rushes Rushcroft | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 146 Turf Lane Parking | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oak Gables Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lifestyle Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 56 Market Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Best One, Shaw | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Crompton Park 5.7 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crompton Cricket Ground 1.9 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,230 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ellenroad Ring Mill, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenroad Ring Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jep Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Ley Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Cliffe Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Brushes Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Dog Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 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 Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beal Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crompton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fir Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Buckstones Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Inn OL2 7PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Trent Road News OL2 7QR | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Top Shop OL2 7QR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Lifestyle Pharmacy OL2 7QR | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| St Marys C of E Primary School OL2 7PP | School/college/university | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Mary's Wraparound Club OL2 7PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Old Bulls Head OL2 7PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| DH Lees & Sons Ltd OL2 7PF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Shak's Mini Market OL2 7NN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Chop Suey House OL2 7NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2022 |
| High Crompton Con. Club OL2 7NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Crompton House C of E School OL2 7HS | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court OL2 7LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Long Rushes · Sandy Bank · The Link · Rushcroft Road · Rush Bank · Chiltern Close · Rush Mount · Westdown Gardens · Greenway · Northdowns Road · Park Cottages · Clevlands Close
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.