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About

Derker sits in the northern part of Oldham, a residential district primarily composed of terraced housing built for the area's historical mill workforce. The layout is straightforward, with streets like Frederick Street and Derker Street forming its core grid. Rochdale Canal runs along its western edge, and the Metrolink tram line provides a direct connection into Manchester city centre, defining a key transport route for the community.

The area is anchored by Derker Community Market, a local hub for essentials. Open land at the former Derker railway station site offers green space. Derker's character is shaped by its proximity to both the canal's industrial heritage and the ongoing urban presence of the passing trams, blending historical infrastructure with daily life.

Area overview

On average Derker has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Derker is £37,098 per year. There are 5 schools in Derker: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Derker is home to around 5,952 people, with a population density of about 4,030.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.25(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.9(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.71(+198%)
Public order
24.53(+143%)
Other theft
22.18(+236%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,093
25.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
848
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
738
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
654
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
556
12.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,335

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 £158,000 in Derker area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Flats3£87,000
Semi-Detached17£180,000
Terraced29£147,500

10 years median price trend in Derker

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

All postcodes in Derker

OL13NS

Barry Street

OL13PG

Derker Street

OL14DL

St James'

OL14DN

Acre Lane

OL14EL

Derker Street

OL13LN

Castle Park Industrial Estate

OL13LS

Shore Street

OL14ER

Prince Of Wales Industrial Units

OL14GA

Waverley Street

OL14HT

Clyde Street

OL13NQ

Huddersfield Road

OL13PA

Huddersfield Road

OL14AA

London Road

OL14LA

Vulcan Street

OL13NU

Miles Street

OL14DE

Bartlemore Street

OL14BW

London Road

OL14DJ

St Ambrose Court

OL13PJ

Miles Street

OL14LG

Mayfield Road

OL14HE

Clyde Street

OL14BU

Rosedale Close

OL14JL

Ripponden Road

OL14JF

Kilburn Street

OL14EA

Cromford Street

OL14LQ

Vulcan Street

OL14NJ

Ivanhoe Street

OL14RY

Fairbourne Walk

OL14EN

Ripponden Road

OL14HN

Ena Street

OL14JJ

Ripponden Road

OL14TF

Chepstow Drive

OL14EF

Acre Lane

OL14EH

Northcote Avenue

OL14EQ

Daniel Street

OL14HG

Rothesay Road

OL14HL

Keston Road

OL14HQ

Filbert Street

OL13NB

Derker Street

OL14DW

Acre Lane

OL14FH

Ramsey Street

OL14HB

Waverley Street

OL13LG

St James'

OL14BL

Westminster Street

OL14AX

Prince Charlie Street

OL14LX

Masefield Road

OL14JA

Tilton Street

OL14TB

Goodwood Drive

OL13NE

The Acorn Centre

OL14DF

Yates Street

OL13NY

Huddersfield Road

OL14BS

Roseberry Avenue

OL14EG

Afghan Street

OL14AT

Bottomfield Close

OL13NG

Barry Street

OL14HH

French Avenue

OL14QQ

Fairbourne Walk

OL14ND

Shelley Road

OL13PW

Stampstone Street

OL13LJ

St James'

OL13NP

Pennant Industrial Estate

OL14DD

Meadowcroft Lane

OL14JQ

Jowett Street

OL13NJ

Temple Street

OL14DQ

Bartlemore Street

OL14DY

Crabtree Road

OL14JB

Hill View Close

OL14TE

Fontwell Lane

OL13LQ

Shaw Road

OL14FG

Eastcote Avenue

OL14GY

Prince Charlie Street

OL14HF

Waverley Street

OL14HW

Prince George Street

OL14AR

Yates Street

OL14JG

Ripponden Street

OL14DB

Cheltenham Street

OL14HR

Ripponden Road

OL14DA

Cheltenham Street

OL14DS

Harcourt Street

OL14NA

Whetstone Hill Road

OL13LL

Gould Street

OL14NH

Tennyson Street

OL14AU

St Ambrose Road

OL14NB

Whetstone Hill Lane

OL14ET

Wales Street

OL14BX

London Road

OL14HP

Ripponden Road

OL14LT

Kipling Road

OL14NQ

Thackeray Road

OL14LD

Stoneleigh Street

OL13LY

Derker Street

OL14HD

Kingston Avenue

OL14DZ

Gardners Way

OL14EZ

Granite Street

OL14JD

Cornhill Street

OL13BS

Pennant Street

OL14EX

Flint Street

OL14BQ

Afghan Street

OL14HY

Broadbent Road

OL13LT

Bower Street

Data Sources

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