Emmott Way Oldham
1 address across 1 postcode (OL1), about 410 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 29408092.
- 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 Mills Hill (Manchester), about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Alexandra Park (22 hectares) is about 370 m 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: It is about 185 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is John Street Medical Practice, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 20% 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 (89% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Oldham Town Centre. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 Mumps and Wallshaw Street: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Brunswick House, 86 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DE: up to 26 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- Brunswick House, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DR: up to 10 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- Pennine House, 77 Union Street, Oldham: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Eldon Street Garages: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Land at Regent, Beech, Wallshaw & Partington Sts, not permissioned (390 m)
- Land fronting Horsedge Street, including Temperence Hall: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- 2 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1HF: up to 5 homes, permissioned (420 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 185 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL1 1AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 210 m |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 410 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashton Road Oldham | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Oldham Car Park | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest John Street Medical Practice | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 24 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Iconnect Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 240 m |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 16 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Alexandra Park 22 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,230 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Independent Methodist Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m north-west. 40 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* | 380 m north-west |
| 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 |
| Church of St Mary and St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Greenacres Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Greenacres Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| The Orchard | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Rock | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Oldham College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Broadfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 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 |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northmoor Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's OL1 1DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station OL1 1DJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| TK Maxx OL1 1DJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Argos Ltd OL1 1DJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Springboard Project OL1 1AN | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Home Bargains OL4 1SA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| The Food Warehouse by Iceland OL4 1SA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Shell Park Road OL8 1DB | Retailers - other | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Sep 2025 |
| The Atrium OL1 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Moonlight OL1 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Card Factory OL1 1JO | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Bounce Nation Ltd OL8 1DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| British Red Cross OL1 1BT | Other catering premises | 210 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Brew Box OL1 1AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Central Market OL1 1PF | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (northumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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 1AL: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wellington Street · Longley Street · Emmott Way · Emmott Way · University Way · Clegg Street · Greaves Street · Brunswick Square · Wall Street · Phoenix Street · Emmott Way · Brunswick 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.