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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
9/10
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(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.9(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.71(+197%)
Public order
24.53(+142%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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
Terraced27£142,000
Semi-Detached21£192,000
Flats2£84,000

10 years median price trend in Derker

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

All postcodes in Derker

OL14ND

Shelley Road

OL14LS

Whetstone Hill Road

OL14FH

Ramsey Street

OL14NE

Wordsworth Road

OL14JD

Cornhill Street

OL14LD

Stoneleigh Street

OL14DN

Acre Lane

OL14LX

Masefield Road

OL14TD

Gosforth Close

OL14HY

Broadbent Road

OL14JF

Kilburn Street

OL14AA

London Road

OL13LL

Gould Street

OL14TG

Redcar Close

OL14JA

Tilton Street

OL14HW

Prince George Street

OL13PQ

Argyle Street

OL14DS

Harcourt Street

OL14BY

Frances Street

OL14DW

Acre Lane

OL14LE

Stoneleigh Street

OL14HU

Broadbent Road

OL14ER

Prince Of Wales Industrial Units

OL14EQ

Daniel Street

OL14TA

Sandown Close

OL14LA

Vulcan Street

OL14DT

Alexandra Crescent

OL14DJ

St Ambrose Court

OL14JG

Ripponden Street

OL14NQ

Thackeray Road

OL14LP

Buxted Road

OL14DP

Bartlemore Street

OL13NS

Barry Street

OL14QQ

Fairbourne Walk

OL13XB

Bower Street

OL14DR

Vulcan Street

OL14DD

Meadowcroft Lane

OL14BU

Rosedale Close

OL13PW

Stampstone Street

OL14HR

Ripponden Road

OL14HX

Whitecroft Street

OL14JN

Ripponden Road

OL14BQ

Afghan Street

OL13NE

The Acorn Centre

OL14JB

Hill View Close

OL14EW

Ripponden Road

OL14NJ

Ivanhoe Street

OL14BE

Derker Street

OL13PH

Bower Street

OL13PJ

Miles Street

Data Sources

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