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About

Derker is a residential area in Oldham, located about 1.5 miles northeast of the town center. It is bordered by the River Medlock and features a mix of terraced housing and newer developments. The area has good transport links, including Derker Metrolink station, providing easy access to Manchester and Oldham town center. Local amenities include shops, schools, and green spaces like Derker Park.

The area has undergone regeneration in recent years, with improvements to housing and infrastructure. Derker retains a strong sense of community, with local events and activities often held at the Derker Community Centre. The nearby countryside offers walking routes along the river and towards the Pennines. While historically industrial, Derker now serves as a quiet, convenient residential area for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Derker has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Derker is £32,600 per year. There are 5 schools in Derker: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Derker Population
5,952
Population density
4,030.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,793
80.5%
African
310
5.21%
Other White
159
2.67%
Pakistani
133
2.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
102
1.71%
Total population: 5,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
556
23.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
483
20.5%
Owns outright
447
18.97%
Other social rented
417
17.7%
Social rents from council
391
16.6%
Total households: 2,356

Property prices in Derker

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £149,100 in Derker area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Derker 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 Derker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£285,000
Flats4£83,500
Semi-Detached15£174,000
Terraced30£143,500

10 years median price trend in Derker

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

All postcodes in Derker

OL13LN

Bower Street

OL13LS

Shore Street

OL13NS

Barry Street

OL13PG

Derker Street

OL14DL

Derker

OL14DN

Acre Lane

OL14EL

Derker Street

OL14ER

Vulcan Street

OL14GA

Fairbourne Walk

OL14HT

Clyde Street

OL14AA

Derker Street

OL13NU

Miles Street

OL13NQ

Back St James's Street

OL13PA

Dunkerley Street

OL14DE

Bartlemore Street

OL14LA

Vulcan Street

OL13PJ

Barry Street

OL14BW

London Road

OL14DJ

St Ambrose Court

OL14LG

Mayfield Road

OL14HE

Clyde Street

OL14JF

Brooklyn Street

OL14BU

Rosedale Close

OL14EA

Acton Street

OL14JL

Ripponden Road

OL14LQ

Vulcan Street

OL14NJ

Ivanhoe Street

OL14RY

Fairbourne Walk

OL14EN

Derker Street

OL14HN

Ena Street

OL14JJ

Ripponden Road

OL14TF

Chepstow Drive

OL13NB

Acre Lane

OL14HL

Keston Road

OL14DW

Acre Lane

OL14EF

Acre Lane

OL14EH

Miles Street

OL14EQ

Daniel Street

OL14FH

Ramsey Street

OL14HB

Kingston Avenue

OL14HG

Rothesay Road

OL14HQ

Filbert Street

OL13LG

Derker

OL14AX

St Ambrose Road

OL14BL

Evelyn Street

OL14JA

Tilton Street

OL14LX

Masefield Road

OL14TB

Chepstow Drive

OL13NE

Barry Street

OL14DF

Melrose Street

OL13NY

Derker

OL14BS

Roseberry Avenue

OL14EG

Afghan Street

OL13NG

Barry Street

OL14AT

Bottomfield Close

OL14HH

French Avenue

OL14QQ

Fairbourne Walk

OL13PW

Stampstone Street

OL14ND

Shelley Road

OL13LJ

Derker

OL13NP

Daniel Street

OL14DD

Meadowcroft Lane

OL14JQ

Hill View Close

OL13LQ

Bower Street

OL13NJ

Temple Street

OL14DQ

Bartlemore Street

OL14DY

Acre Lane

OL14FG

Eastcote Avenue

OL14GY

Flint Street

OL14HF

Waverley Street

OL14HW

Prince George Street

OL14JB

Broadbent Road

OL14TE

Gosforth Close

OL14AR

Yates Street

OL14DB

Cheltenham Street

OL14HR

Clyde Street

OL14JG

Ripponden Street

OL13LL

Gould Street

OL14DA

Bartlemore Street

OL14DS

Bartlemore Street

OL14NA

Whetstone Hill Close

OL14NH

Tennyson Street

OL14AU

St Ambrose Court

OL14ET

Wales Street

OL14NB

Whetstone Hill Lane

OL14BX

Frances Street

OL14HP

Ripponden Road

OL14LT

Kipling Road

OL14NQ

Ivanhoe Street

OL13LY

Derker Street

OL14LD

Stoneleigh Street

OL14DZ

Gardners Way

OL14EZ

Granite Street

OL14HD

Kingston Avenue

OL14JD

Cornhill Street

OL13BS

Pennant Street

OL14BQ

Afghan Street

OL14EX

Flint Street

OL14HY

Broadbent Road

OL13LT

Bower Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.