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About

Busk is a small residential district in Oldham, characterised by rows of Victorian terraced housing. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities centred along the main thoroughfares. Its layout is typical of many former mill towns in this part of Greater Manchester.

A notable local landmark is the Busk Meadows nature reserve, a green space that provides a contrast to the urban surroundings. The area is situated close to Oldham town centre, offering convenient access to its wider facilities and transport links.

Area overview

On average Busk has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year. There are 5 schools in Busk: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Busk is home to around 9,434 people, with a population density of about 5,969.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Busk Population
9,434
Population density
5,969.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.44(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.48(+114%)
Public order
24.49(+142%)
Other theft
22.26(+237%)
Shoplifting
16.54(+186%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
6,975
73.92%
British
1,195
12.66%
Pakistani
372
3.94%
African
240
2.54%
Other White
121
1.28%
Total population: 9,436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,360
35.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,203
17.92%
Level 3 (A level)
955
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
877
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,713

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
682
27.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
544
21.66%
Owns outright
514
20.46%
Other social rented
471
18.75%
Social rents from council
206
8.2%
Total households: 2,512

Property prices in Busk

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Busk area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Busk in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Busk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced21£130,000
Semi-Detached7£170,000
Detached1£192,000
Flats1£120,000

10 years median price trend in Busk

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Busk.

All postcodes in Busk

OL96LP

Main Road

OL12UB

Penwell Fold

OL12PA

Furtherwood Road

OL12NS

Cottam Street

OL96LJ

Main Road

OL99ND

Hargreaves Street

OL12EL

Davies Street

OL12NG

Orchid Close

OL12NJ

Featherstall Road North

OL96LS

Ashley Street

OL99EQ

Summers Street

OL96QA

Featherstall Road North

OL96AT

Widdop Street

OL12PE

Cumberland Drive

OL96PA

Chadderton Central

OL12EE

Redvers Street

OL96PX

Sylvan Street

OL12EN

Norman Street

OL96HR

Kelsall Street

OL12HH

St Hildas Drive

OL96BX

Featherstall Road North

OL96LX

Sylvan Street

OL12NU

Prestbury Drive

OL96DX

Grange Street

OL12NN

Eleanor Street

OL96DS

Shipla Close

OL96TQ

Bankside Close

OL96QZ

Busk Road

OL12HQ

Mitchell Street

OL12NZ

Boundary Park Road

OL96DP

Chadderton Way

OL12JN

Rochdale Road

OL96NX

Garforth Street

OL96JZ

Daintry Road

OL12JL

Downhill Close

OL96TE

Middlesex Walk

OL96BF

Bay Street

OL96PB

Chadderton Central

OL96BY

Kirkbank Street

OL12EH

Ripon Street

OL12NY

Kenwood Road

OL12HN

Trafalgar Street

OL96SB

Brierley Walk

OL12EQ

Ward Street

OL12PU

Cottam Street

OL96SG

Busk Walk

OL12JH

Chapel Walk

OL96AH

Charlock Road

OL12RL

Coldhurst

OL96LG

Prospect Road

OL12PB

Furtherwood Road

OL96TB

Richmond Walk

OL96PT

Bentley Street

OL12PJ

Sherwood Street

OL96TJ

Vale Drive

OL96PE

Bentley Street

OL12HL

Ward Street

OL96PN

Kempton Way

OL96RR

Brierley Street

OL96LR

Main Road

OL96SE

Belmont Way

OL96QR

Ellen Street

OL99LZ

Westwood Industrial Estate

OL96AU

Hurst Street

OL96AZ

Daisy Street

OL96SQ

Chancery Walk

OL96AL

Westend Street

OL96SD

Denmark Way

OL96LB

Washington Street

OL96QQ

Busk Road

OL12EG

Ruskin Street

OL96TA

Richmond Walk

OL96PQ

Ascot Close

OL12AE

Henley Street

OL96EG

Manchester Street

OL96LU

Stirling Street

OL96AN

Mallow Close

OL96DW

Westend Street

OL96QE

Osborne Street

OL96RT

Denmark Street

OL96PD

Garforth Street

OL12UA

Hansby Close

OL96TF

Fletcher Close

OL12HW

Trafalgar Street

OL12BB

Coldhurst

OL96HY

Winterbottom Street

OL96BJ

Harold Street

OL96AE

Dew Way

OL96NB

Mars Street

OL96AP

Hilda Street

OL12PD

Sheepfoot Lane

OL12NH

Featherstall Road North

OL96PG

Haydock Walk

OL12QL

Jardine Way

OL96AW

Hilda Street

OL96SP

Elverston Way

OL96QY

Busk Road

OL12HA

Stansfield Street

OL96QJ

Quebec Street

OL12EY

Sherwood Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.