Glodwick Oldham
13 addresses across 1 postcode (OL4), about 130 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 29406924.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £140,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, F: 1, G: 1).
- 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 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Alexandra Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 204 to 205 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alexandra Group Med Pract, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £47,700 | £47,700 | £47,700 |
| 1999 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £16,000 | £16,000 | £16,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £19,000 | £19,000 | £19,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2021 | 12 OL4 1AH | Other | £200,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Apr 2019 | 24 OL4 1AH | Other | £50,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Mar 2011 | 14 OL4 1AH | Terraced | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2011 | 22 OL4 1AH | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2006 | 4 OL4 1AH | Terraced | £47,700 | |
| 17 May 1999 | 2 OL4 1AH | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 10 OL4 1AH | Terraced | £16,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 May 1997 | 24 OL4 1AH | Terraced | £19,000 | |
| 4 Dec 1995 | 8 OL4 1AH | Terraced | £20,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); Flat (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (1); 1900-1929 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (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 (62% of about 550 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 (120 m)
- Thatcher and Belgrave Street: up to 19 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Land between Prince Street, Oldham Way and Mumps metrolink stop (former Mumps site): up to 331 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Land fronting Horsedge Street, including Temperence Hall: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Old YMCA building on corner of Roscoe Street and Prince Street: up to 9 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Corner of Bridge St and Roscoe St, Oldham: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Roscoe St, Oldham: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Southgate Street and Waterloo Street, Oldham: up to 250 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 13 addresses are between 204 m and 205 m above sea level (205 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL4 1AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glodwick Road | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Southgate Street Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 23.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra Group Med Pract | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chemist Corner Internet Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Hills Road (Dental Surgery) | 60 m |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clarksfield Food Store | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Park 22 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,910 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alexandra Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) west. 17 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* | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Greenacres Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Orchard | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| The Rock | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 13 |
11 of the street's 13 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 270 m | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 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 |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Shop OL4 1AH | Retailers - other | 20 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Burglicious OL8 2BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Brook Lane Convenience Store OL8 2BD | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Abbey Hills Store OL8 2BS | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| TNA Bros OL8 2BS | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Abbeyhills Grocery Store OL8 2BS | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Alexandra Park School OL8 2BE | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Al Raees OL4 1AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Alexandra Preschool OL4 1AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Mamas Pizza Oldham Ltd OL4 1AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Glodwick Primary School - Fresh Kitchen OL4 1AJ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Abbey Hey Care Home OL8 2BY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Worldwide Foods (Oldham) Ltd OL4 1AR | Distributors/Transporters | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Truwell - Selco Laboratories OL4 1BU | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Longwood Lodge Care Home OL8 2BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (durham).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 41% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 0% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 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 1AH: 13 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abbeyhills Road · Kenton Street · Pike View Close · Netherhey Street · Kingsbridge Road · Netherhey Street · Mansfield Road · Retford Street · Barrett Street · Barrett Street · Worsley Street · Alexandra Road
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.