Oldham Way Oldham
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (OL1,OL9), about 6.4 km (4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 29405394.
- 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 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 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: Its addresses are 171 to 181 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Chowdhury Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 21% 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (81% of about 2,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 29.
- 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
- CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ST PETER, grade II*
- INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHAPEL, grade II*
- 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)., grade II*
- 10-14, CHURCH LANE, grade II
- 11, CHURCH LANE, grade II
- 11, CHURCH TERRACE, grade II
- 115, UNION STREET, grade II
- 117, UNION STREET, grade II
- 121, UNION STREET, grade II
- 7 AND 9, CHURCH LANE, grade II
- 8, CHURCH LANE, grade II
- BARCLAYS BANK, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST PATRICK, grade II
- COUNTY COURT, grade II
- FORMER POST OFFICE, grade II
- HENSHAW'S BLUECOAT SCHOOL, grade II
- LIBRARY AND ART GALLERY, grade II
- LODGE TO BLUECOAT SCHOOL, grade II
- LYCEUM AND ART SCHOOL, grade II
- MIDLAND BANK, grade II
- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, grade II
- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, grade II
- PONSONBY AND CARLILE OFFICE, grade II
- PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE BUILDINGS, grade II
- The Royal Oak public house, grade II
- TOWN HALL, grade II
- Ukrainian Catholic Church of SS Peter and Paul and All Saints, and associated boundary wall and gatepiers, grade II
- UNION CLUB, grade II
- UNION STREET UNITED REFORMED AND METHODIST CHURCH, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Hilda Street: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Anchor Mill, Daisy Street, Oldham: up to 49 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- 212 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BH: up to 5 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Money Controls Ltd, New Coin Street, Royton, OL2 6JZ, not permissioned (330 m)
- Robin Hill Bangladeshi Youth Club, Trafalgar Street, Oldham, OL1 2HY: up to 14 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- County Court, Rochdale Rd, Oldham: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At The Junction Of Ellen Street And Busk Road Chadderton Oldham: up to 9 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Foundry Street, Oldham: up to 15 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 19 July 2026 to 25 September 2026: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 12 August 2026: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL9 6AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL1 3TL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL9 6BW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| OL9 6QR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 171 m and 181 m above sea level (175 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL1 3TL | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| OL9 6AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL9 6BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL9 6QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 320 m |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 780 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 63 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Car Park Westwood | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Diamond Valeting - Car Park Valeting | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Chowdhury Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Integrated Care Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,260 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,860 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,830 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Independent Methodist Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 26 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* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| 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* | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Church of St Mary and St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Buckley Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Greenacres Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmoor Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | 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 |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Oldham College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 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 |
| 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) |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, 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) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco OL9 6BW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited OL9 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Shazans OL9 6BW | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Wonderlust Bakery Ltd OL9 6DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Desi Cakes & Shakes OL9 6DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2021 |
| King Box Indian Takeaway OL9 6DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Grand Venue OL9 6AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Sonali Supermarket Oldham Ltd OL9 6AZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 4 Good | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Bread and Butter OL1 2EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Pan Ajia OL9 6AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe Yousaf OL9 6AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Oldham Jigsaw Homes Grocers OL9 6AZ | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Northmoor Academy OL9 6AQ | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Tatka Mini Bazar OL9 6BX | Retailers - other | 240 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Haji Food Stores OL9 6BX | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 8 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (south-yorkshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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 6AN: 2 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- OL1 3TL: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
- OL9 6BW: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- OL9 6QR: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Broadway · Larkspur Drive · Mallow Close · Mark Street · Westend Street · Library Lane · Charlock Road · West End Street · Hilda Street · Neath Street · Highfield Street · Hurst 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.