Oldham
23 addresses across 1 postcode (OL9), about 30 m long. USRN 29407028.
15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 11, D: 2, E: 1). 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Moston, about 2.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Werneth Park, is about 240 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 148 to 150 m above sea level. 6 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Littletown Family Med Pract, about 510 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km. About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 16% 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
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (11); Maisonette, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (9); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); 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 A (72% of about 830 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 1.0 km
- Land at Mumps, Oldham Way, Prince Street, Rhodes Bank and Wallshaw Place, Oldham, OL1 3TL, permissioned (460 m)
- Land at Alfred Street, Castleton Street and Edward Street, Oldham (off St. John's St.): up to 12 homes, not permissioned (470 m)
- Scouthead Filling Station, 1025 Huddersfield Road, Scouthead, Oldham, OL4 4AS: up to 11 homes, permissioned (560 m)
- CH Medical Centre, Fields New Road: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (690 m)
- 12-14 Thompson Lane, Chadderton, OL9 8LT: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (690 m)
- Raven Mill, Raven Avenue, Chadderton: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (740 m)
- 49 Higher House Close, Chadderton, OL9 8LW, permissioned (1.0 km)
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 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 23 addresses are between 148 m and 150 m above sea level (149 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL9 7UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | 480 m |
| South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.0 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m, 54 within 800 m; nearest Lincoln Street Butler Green | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 1.6 km |
| Car parks | Wellington Street Long Stay Car Park | 1.4 km |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Littletown Family Med Pract | 510 m |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Imaan Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 230 m |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 1.9 km |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 1.5 km |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m; nearest Werneth Park 6.6 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 580 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,360 m² | 470 m |
Within 800 m: 7 parks and gardens, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chadderton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.9 km north-west. 23 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km north-west |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.0 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 2.5 km east |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 2.6 km north |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 2.7 km south-east |
| Crime Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km south |
| Buckley Wood | Wood | 3.0 km north |
| Wester Hill | Hill | 3.4 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 23 |
6 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m | No published inspection |
| Werneth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashi's Takeaway OL9 7SJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Oxford Street Post Office OL9 7SL | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Oxford Mini Cash and Carry OL9 7SL | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| RMA Lahori Chaska Limited OL9 7BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Sabree Store OL9 7SL | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Rafiq Superstore OL9 7BU | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Nisar's Meat & Poultry OL9 7BX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Food and Booze OL9 7SN | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2025 |
| Werneth Lodge OL9 7AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy OL9 7RG | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Luscious bite and treats OL9 7DS | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Royal Oak OL9 7BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Top Sweet House OL9 7BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Wayanad Taste OL9 7BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Local Bargains OL9 7BN | Retailers - other | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 6 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hertfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 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
- OL9 7UX: 23 addresses of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.