Millwright Gardens Oldham
1 address across 1 postcode (OL8), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29400139.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Alexandra Park (22 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 173 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oldham Medical Services, about 200 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 22% 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 (72% of about 1,110 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)
- Land at Schofield Street, Ashton Road and Copsterhill Road, Oldham (Phase 2): up to 25 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Greenfield Conservative Club, Chew Valley Rd, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Nicholas Road (Eastside), Oldham: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Former High Barn Resource Centre, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6DW: up to 30 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Corner of Wallshaw St, Oldham, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Thatcher and Belgrave Street: up to 19 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Tanners Fold, Fitton Hill, Oldham: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Heron Mill, Heron Street: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (920 m (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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 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 173 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL8 3DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Honeywell Lane Hathershaw | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Oldham Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.6 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oldham Medical Services | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashton Road Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marjory Lees Dental Centre | 220 m |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Fitton Hill Police Post | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,600 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Alexandra Park 22 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.8 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,800 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hathershaw Hall and Hathershaw Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 200 m south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hathershaw Hall and Hathershaw Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m south-west |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Greenacres Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Wester Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| The Orchard | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Crime Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Broadfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 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 |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Werneth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious OL8 3ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Buzy Bee Cafe OL8 3BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Ebonies OL8 3HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2025 |
| European Mini Market OL8 1NW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Indian Association Community Centre OL8 1QJ | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Discount Square OL8 2NA | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Moa Choice African Kitchen Ltd OL8 2AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Oct 2025 |
| The Blue Local Store OL8 2AN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Druid Arms OL8 1QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco OL8 2NA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy OL8 3HF | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Ashton Road Pharmacy OL8 3HF | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Frying Pan Fish & Chips OL8 3HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Magazin Romanesc Oldham OL8 1QN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Constanta OL8 1QN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hadfield Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 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 | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 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
- OL8 3DA: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hadfield Street · Wyndale Road · Crofton Street · Tyro Street · Stratford Avenue · Holden Street · Schofield Street · Tydden Street · Enfield Avenue · Brierley Street · Royle Close · Marion 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.