Bucklow Close Oldham
10 addresses across 1 postcode (OL4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29403166.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- 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 B; 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 Greenfield, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Millennium Green, is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 296 to 300 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moorside Medical Practice, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £115,500 | £115,500 | £115,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £77,250 | £30,000 | £124,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £54,500 | £54,500 | £54,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2019 | 1 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2014 | 2 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 3 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £25,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jan 2004 | 1 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £115,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Oct 2003 | 3 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2003 | 7 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £124,500 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Mar 2001 | 3 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 1 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £54,500 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Feb 1996 | 2 OL4 2NG | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 B (31% of about 670 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 fronting Ripponden Road, Sholver: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land bounded by Wilkes Street Oldham, OL1 4JW: up to 2 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the South of 474 Ripponden Road, oldham: up to 1 home, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 296 m and 300 m above sea level (298 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL4 2NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sunfield Avenue Moorside | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | 146 Turf Lane Parking | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.6 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moorside Medical Practice | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hobbs Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ripponden Road Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Ripponden Road, Moorside Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millennium Green 3.8 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,340 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Greenacres Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Count Hill | Hill | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Upper Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Higher Count Hill | Hill | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Strine Dale | Valley | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Besom Hill | Hill | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Stones Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Co-op Academy Strinesdale | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Sports Club OL4 2ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Ripponden Off Licence OL1 4SG | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Moorside Stars OL4 2NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Blue Bells Day Care Centre OL1 4SQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing OL1 4NT | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Warm Hub Grub OL1 4NT | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Moorside Hotel OL1 4SA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| St George's Care Centre OL1 4RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Nosh - New World Cuisine OL4 2LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Strinesdale Food and Booze OL4 2LS | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Premier - Ripponden Road OL1 4JU | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| St Thomas Moorside C.E. (VA) School OL1 4RL | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Man Sun Chinese Takeaway OL1 4JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Moorside Discount Store OL1 4JU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (humberside).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- OL4 2NG: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Sunfield Avenue · Hollymount Drive · Causewood Close · Priestwood Avenue · Falkland Close · Rakewood Drive · Hill Brow Close · Pembroke Drive · Inchwood Mews · King Lane · Dickens Street · Erica Avenue
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.