Trough Gate Oldham
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL8), about 110 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 29405665.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £63,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 C; 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Copster Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 143 to 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hollinwood Medical Practice, about 290 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | £63,500 | £61,000 | £66,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £54,000 | £54,000 | £54,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £89,500 | £89,500 | £89,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £21,000 | £21,000 | £21,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £24,700 | £24,700 | £24,700 |
| 1999 | 1 | £31,000 | £31,000 | £31,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £27,000 | £27,000 | £27,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2024 | 3 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £107,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Nov 2019 | 5 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £72,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 5 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £66,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 1 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £61,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2015 | 33 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £44,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 35 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2011 | 1 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Nov 2010 | 5 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £54,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 2008 | 33 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £89,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 7 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £78,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 5 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £21,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Apr 2001 | 21 OL8 3TH | Semi-detached | £24,700 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 31 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £31,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1997 | 31 OL8 3TH | Terraced | £27,000 | |
| 19 Aug 1996 | 21 OL8 3TH | Semi-detached | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (5); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (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 C (41% of about 700 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)
- Heron Mill, Heron Street: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Land To The Rear Of Oak Road Oldham: up to 5 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Limeside Road Garages, Hollinwood: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Devon Mill, Devon Way, Hollinwood: up to 134 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Land behind 190-198 Limeside Road, Oldham: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Byron Street Social Club, Byron Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 4QT: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Former High Barn Resource Centre, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6DW: up to 30 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Hive House, Hive Street, Oldham, OL8 4QS, 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL8 3TH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| OL8 3BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 143 m and 146 m above sea level (144 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL8 3BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL8 3TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollins Road | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Oldham | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21.9 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollinwood Medical Practice | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Suburb Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 221 Hollins Road (Dental Surgery) | 360 m |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Fitton Hill Police Post | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zaheer Service Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Copster Park 4.0 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,020 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Limeside Park 3.0 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,540 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hathershaw Hall and Hathershaw Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 5 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* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Crime Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Wester Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Boodle Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 15 |
8 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | 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 |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Secondary | 11–16 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Limeside | Primary | 2–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Hathershaw College | Secondary | 11–16 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Limehurst Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Werneth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham's Curry OL8 3TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Hollins News OL8 3TH | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| California Wines Express OL8 3BE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Suburb Pharmacy OL8 3BE | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Heron Foods OL8 3BE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| S & S Super Store OL8 3BE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Safa Restaurant OL8 3BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Nissa Tandoori OL8 4LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Pizza Boy OL8 3BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Ayaan Indian Takeaway OL8 3BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Fletchers Cafe OL8 3AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| The Britannia Tavern OL8 4LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| White Hart Inn OL8 3TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Focus Trust - Lyndhurst Primary Academy OL8 4JD | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Hollins Methodist Church OL8 4JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2023 |
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 | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Green Lane · Bewley Street · Watts Street · Lilac Lane · Houghton Avenue · Middle Gate · The Croft · Marple Close · Alder Lane · Mendip Road · Link Lane · Croft Brow
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.