Oldham
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29405427.
7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester), about 3.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 290 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 183 m above sea level. 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Lees Medical Practice, about 730 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km. About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 22% 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 (75% of about 760 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 1.0 km
- Birshaw Farm, Oldham Rd, Shaw, not permissioned (920 m)
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, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL4 5HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL4 5HH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 183 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL4 5HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL4 5HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km |
| Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Oasis Academy Leesbrook Salem | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Mumps Interchange | 1.4 km |
| Car parks | Southgate Street Car Park | 1.7 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 830 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lees Medical Practice | 730 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Lees Road Pharmacy | 660 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 560 m |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 3.2 km |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 1.2 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Clarksfield Food Store | 510 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 24 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 800 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.0 km |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,350 m² | 770 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 720 m east. 15 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m east |
| Greenacres Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 890 m north |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard | Wood | 1.1 km south |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 1.2 km east |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 1.3 km south-east |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.4 km south-west |
| Greenacres Hill | Hill | 1.4 km north |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Secondary | 11–16 | 140 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m | No published inspection |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 810 m | No published inspection |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | 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 |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Park Care Home HC-One OL4 5HG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook OL4 5JE | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Friendship Inn OL4 3AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2024 |
| Salem Village Store & Newsagent OL4 3AF | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2024 |
| Kee Sing OL4 3AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| New Earth St Sandwich Bar OL4 5EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Lees Road Newsagents OL4 5EP | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Shooting Stars Pre School Nursery OL4 5EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Focus Trust - Roundthorn Primary Academy OL4 5LE | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Sadiq & Sons OL4 5JU | Retailers - other | 400 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| The Salvation Army OL4 5LD | Other catering premises | 440 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| ZembyMama OL4 3FW | Other catering premises | 460 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway OL4 5LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Clarksfield Food Store OL4 1QN | Retailers - other | 490 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 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 | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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.
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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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.