Garforth Street Chadderton, Oldham
1 address across 1 postcode (OL9), about 930 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 29408366.
- 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 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Agnes Robinson Pocket Park, is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 136 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 Chadderton Medical Practice, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% 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 (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: 3.
- 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
- Chadderton Town Hall and associated walls and walled garden, Middleton Road, Chadderton, grade II
- CHADDERTON WAR MEMORIAL, grade II
- MANOR MILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Chadderton Mill, off Fields New Rd, Chadderton: up to 141 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land At The Junction Of Ellen Street And Busk Road Chadderton Oldham: up to 9 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 212 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BH: up to 5 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Anchor Mill, Daisy Street, Oldham: up to 49 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Hilda Street: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Land btw Burnley Lane and Chadderton Way (PEZ 12 Fernhurst Mill): up to 85 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Money Controls Ltd, New Coin Street, Royton, OL2 6JZ, 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 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 136 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL9 9JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | 860 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chadderton Town Hall | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellington Street Long Stay Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chadderton Medical Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Integrated Care Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Agnes Robinson Pocket Park 680 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chadderton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Buckley Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Higher Stake Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Crime Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Trees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northmoor Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (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 |
| Freehold Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Oldham College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria News OL9 0HQ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Chadderton Bar and Grill OL9 6PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Better than your Holiday OL9 0HX | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| North Chadderton Con Club OL9 0HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2023 |
| The Palm Suite OL9 6JN | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Ahmed Bros OL9 6LF | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Crave Cabin OL9 6JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Haji Baba Limited OL9 0JE | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd OL9 0JE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| The Forest Tree Nursery OL9 0HW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Neville House Residential Home OL9 6LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Rainbow Kabin Pre School OL9 6RW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Welcome Cafe OL9 6RW | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Paprika Delight OL9 9LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Spice Grill OL9 9LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
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 | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Al Amin Superstore (retailers - other, OL9 6QB) re-inspected, still Unknown (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OL9 9JX: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Garforth Street · Granville Close · Bentley Street · Amberley Walk · Amberley Walk · Granville Walk · Epsom Walk · Ascot Close · Haydock Walk · Granville Street · Ringwood Way · Firdale Walk
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.