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Chadderton North

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About

Chadderton North is a residential district situated in the northern part of the Oldham borough. The area is primarily composed of housing, with a mix of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes. Its layout is defined by several main roads that provide connections to Oldham town centre and neighbouring Royton. Local amenities are focused along these thoroughfares, serving the everyday needs of the community. The terrain includes gentle slopes with views towards the Pennine foothills to the east.

The area is anchored by the Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, a modern facility combining health services and a library. A significant local feature is the former site of the Ferranti engineering works, which historically shaped much of the area's employment. Open green space is provided by the playing fields of the Oasis Academy and smaller recreational grounds. The Rochdale Canal passes along its western edge, offering a linear route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Chadderton North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year. There are 4 schools in Chadderton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chadderton North is home to around 6,924 people, with a population density of about 2,648.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chadderton North Population
6,924
Population density
2,648 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.11(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.91(0%)
Public order
15.31(+51%)
Burglary
13.29(+140%)
Vehicle crime
10.98(+83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,991
57.66%
Bangladeshi
1,963
28.36%
Pakistani
327
4.72%
African
111
1.6%
Other White
101
1.46%
Total population: 6,922

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,346
25.77%
No qualifications
1,160
22.21%
Level 3 (A level)
890
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
602
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
33.74%
Owns with a mortgage
844
32.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
15.42%
Other social rented
219
8.55%
Social rents from council
179
6.99%
Total households: 2,561

Property prices in Chadderton North

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Chadderton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chadderton North 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 Chadderton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£87,000
Semi-Detached34£247,000
Terraced21£160,000
Detached10£502,500

10 years median price trend in Chadderton North

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

All postcodes in Chadderton North

OL12RA

Norley Close

OL90AD

Broadway

OL90AB

Parkdale

OL12RX

Cragg Road

OL90AJ

Park View

OL90AN

Parkway

OL90EJ

Mora Avenue

OL90EP

Burnley Lane

OL12QP

Burnley Lane

OL90ES

Burnley Lane

OL90AS

Parkfield

OL90BX

Burnley Lane

OL90EG

Laburnum Avenue

OL12RP

Acres

OL12SP

Healds Green

OL12QA

Faulkenhurst Street

OL90AA

Broadway

OL90EH

Briar Grove

OL90RA

Torwood Road

OL12SZ

Streetbridge

OL12QG

Ashdene Close

OL12TP

Brandwood

OL90EW

Burnley Lane

Data Sources

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