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Crime
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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% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coldhurst is £35,186 per year. The median sale price in Coldhurst is £143,250 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,625 and £180,000. There are 6 schools in Coldhurst: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Coldhurst

Median price: £143,250
Price per sq ft: £189
Sales (last 12 months): 44
Typical range (middle 50%): £128K – £180K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 (about £189 per square foot) in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coldhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£255,000£260
Semi-Detached5£175,000£225
Terraced33£138,000£172
Flats3£117,250£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coldhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coldhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144,000£48,000£96,500£78,500
2017£191,000£41,500£134,975£69,950
2018£211,000£44,000£102,000£73,250
2019£208,500£57,500£170,475£76,250
2020£232,000£60,500£124,000£80,000
2021£260,000£76,000£139,500£95,000
2022£295,000£86,000£185,000£117,500
2023£315,000£96,000£162,000£130,000
2024—£75,000£180,000£116,000
2025£192,000£118,750£219,250£142,000
2026£297,500£111,225£175,000£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coldhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coldhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£74£153£86
2017£165£63£165£88
2018£183£72£153£91
2019£185£106£186£94
2020£226£99£150£100
2021£216£133£166£119
2022£219£113£233£138
2023£244£133£247£159
2024—£120£229£136
2025£241£201£249£184
2026£264£199£225£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coldhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.

Band A£1,735
Band B£2,024
Band C£2,313
Band D£2,602
Band E£3,181
Band F£3,759
Band G£4,337
Band H£5,204

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Coldhurst ward.

Local councillors

Mohammed Mohib Abu Taleb

Coldhurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent