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About

Coldhurst ward sits in the northern part of Oldham's town centre, characterised by dense residential streets and local commercial activity along its main roads. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with a mix of older Victorian properties and more modern developments. Community facilities include several primary schools, places of worship, and small grocery stores catering to daily needs.

A prominent local landmark is the former Prince of Wales Theatre, a large, now repurposed building that hints at the area's historical entertainment role. The ward is bordered by the River Medlock to the south and contains significant green space at Medlock Valley Park, offering walking routes along the waterway. Housing and community life form the central focus of this urban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Coldhurst has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 52.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coldhurst is £35,180 per year. There are 12 schools in Coldhurst: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Coldhurst

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coldhurst 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 Coldhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£192,000
Flats2£118,750
Semi-Detached9£220,000
Terraced32£130,000

10 years median price trend in Coldhurst

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.