Cranbrook Place Oldham
1 address across 1 postcode (OL4), about 120 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 29408085.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester), about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Becket Meadows, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 198 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 Alexandra Group Med Pract, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 14% 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (92% of about 620 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)
- Birshaw Farm, Oldham Rd, Shaw, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Bell Mill, Castle Mill Street, Oldham: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 13 Bottom O' Th' Moor, Oldham, OL1 3HH, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land between Prince Street, Oldham Way and Mumps metrolink stop (former Mumps site): up to 331 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- 596 Huddersfield Road Oldham OL4 2HD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Regent Street, Wallshaw Street and Bell Street, Oldham: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Southgate Street and Waterloo Street, Oldham: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Old YMCA building on corner of Roscoe Street and Prince Street: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 addresses are about 198 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL4 1NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clarksfield Road | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Southgate Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.7 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra Group Med Pract | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lees Road Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 50 m |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Becket Meadows 2.4 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 24 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,930 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,490 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Greenacres Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 11 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 | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Orchard | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Secondary | 11–16 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop OL4 1NZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 10 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Adams Local Ltd OL4 1NZ | Retailers - other | 10 m | Exempt | |
| Uncles Tea OL4 1NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 4 Good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Hashtag Burgers Oldham OL4 1NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Oldham Halal Meats OL4 1NZ | Retailers - other | 10 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Jimbobs Ejuice Ltd OL4 1NZ | Retailers - other | 10 m | Exempt | |
| Sania Sweets & Bakers OL4 1NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Hussain and Sons Cash & Carry Ltd OL4 1NZ | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Grelhado's OL4 1PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Jul 2025 |
| Bhatti Halal Meat OL4 1PA | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2025 |
| Lees Road Pharmacy OL4 1PA | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Daigwala OL4 1PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Aysha Sweet Centre OL4 1PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Nafees Bakers & Sweets OL4 1PA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2025 |
| Sadiq & Sons OL4 5JU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 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 | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 58% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 13% | 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
- OL4 1NZ: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Red Hall Street · Melling Road · Kelverlow Street · Erith Road · Somerset Street · Cranbrook Street · Cleeve Road · Chesham Road · Goss Hall Street · Brewerton Road · Gibson Street · Eric 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.