Frederick Street Oldham
1 address across 1 postcode (OL9), about 2 km (1.2 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 29408249.
- 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 Moston, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Werneth Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 141 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 Md Family Practice, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 (95% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 19.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 109 AND 111, WINDSOR ROAD, grade II
- 91 AND 93, WINDSOR ROAD, grade II
- 99, WINDSOR ROAD, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST THOMAS, grade II
- CONSERVATORY IN PARK, grade II
- FORMER COACH HOUSE TO NUMBER 38, grade II
- FORMER OFFICE BLOCK OF PLATT BROTHERS, grade II
- GATEWAY TO FORMER BLIND WORKSHOPS, grade II
- HARTFORD MILL, grade II
- HARTFORD WORKS, grade II
- MONUMENT TO SARAH LEES, grade II
- ST THOMAS'S SCHOOL, grade II
- THORNEYCROFT, grade II
- WALL RAILINGS AND GATES TO ST THOMAS'S CHURCHYARD, grade II
- Werneth Grange, grade II
- Werneth Hall, grade II
- WERNETH LODGE, grade II
- WERNETH PARK ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE, grade II
- WORKSHOP BUILDING IMMEDIATELY TO EAST OF HARTFORD WORKS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Scouthead Filling Station, 1025 Huddersfield Road, Scouthead, Oldham, OL4 4AS: up to 11 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Land at Mumps, Oldham Way, Prince Street, Rhodes Bank and Wallshaw Place, Oldham, OL1 3TL, permissioned (220 m)
- Land at Alfred Street, Castleton Street and Edward Street, Oldham (off St. John's St.): up to 12 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Nicholas Road (Eastside), Oldham: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Foundry Street, Oldham: up to 15 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- 2 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1HF: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land at Schofield Street, Ashton Road and Copsterhill Road, Oldham (Phase 2): up to 25 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Heron Mill, Heron Street: up to 100 homes, not 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 1 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 address is about 141 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL9 8QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Werneth Park | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Diamond Valeting - Car Park Valeting | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Md Family Practice | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Click 2 Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 320 m |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Werneth Park 6.6 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,100 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,360 m² | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 7.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alexandra Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.6 km (1 mile) east. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Crime Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south |
| The Orchard | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Wester Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Freehold Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Park Cafe Bar OL8 1RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| A-Star Kids Parkview Nursery OL8 1RD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thornycroft School OL8 1RE | School/college/university | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Heathbank Day Centre OL8 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Heathcot Pre-School Ltd OL8 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Coppice Care Home OL8 1RQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| All Saints Hospital OL8 4EF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Werneth Lodge OL9 7AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Werneth Grange Community Cafe OL8 4EL | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Super Smash OL8 4AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Panda PreSchool Coppice OL8 4BD | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| M A Brothers OL8 1SH | Retailers - other | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Werneth Primary School OL8 4BL | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Fry'd Oldham OL8 4AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Food and Booze OL9 7SN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wellington Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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 8QY: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Frederick Street · Regency Close · Werneth Hall Road · Newport Street · Wellington Road · Osborne Road · Selden Street · Wellington Road · Burnaby Street · Windsor Road · Netherfield Close · Broomhurst 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.