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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

OL13LZ

Derker Street

OL13XB

Bower Street

OL14DR

Vulcan Street

OL14JZ

Keston Road

OL13NN

Lower House Street

OL14BT

Sydenham Street

OL14DT

Alexandra Crescent

OL14EY

Marble Street

OL14HX

Whitecroft Street

OL14LP

Buxted Road

OL13PF

Derker Street

OL14JN

Ripponden Road

OL14LF

Stoneleigh Street

OL14TA

Sandown Close

OL13NR

Miles Street

OL14DU

Gracie Avenue

OL14JE

Rand Street

OL14LE

Stoneleigh Street

OL14HS

Whetstone Hill Lane

OL14HU

Broadbent Road

OL13PQ

Argyle Street

OL14BE

Derker Street

OL14EB

Arnold Street

OL14LZ

Whetstone Hill Close

OL14DG

Melrose Street

OL14TG

Redcar Close

OL14BY

Frances Street

OL14AS

Derker Street

OL14EP

Vulcan Street

OL14HA

Walter Scott Street

OL14JH

Pierce Street

OL14DX

Hopkin Avenue

OL14EW

Ripponden Road

OL14NE

Wordsworth Road

OL14DP

Bartlemore Street

OL14LU

Chesterton Road

OL14NG

Peveril Road

OL14BJ

London Road

OL14HJ

Prince Charlie Street

OL13NL

Moor Street

OL14LR

Keats Road

OL14LW

Oban Avenue

OL14NF

Browning Road

OL13PH

Bower Street

OL14GP

Green Park View

OL14LH

Vulcan Street

OL14LS

Whetstone Hill Road

OL14LJ

Vulcan Street

OL14LY

Shakespeare Road

OL14TD

Gosforth Close

Data Sources

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