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Oldham Town North

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About

Oldham Town North is a residential district directly north of the town centre. The area is characterised by terraced housing built from the local sandstone, with streets following the contours of the land. It serves as a neighbourhood for those working in the town's central services and remaining industries.

The area is anchored by the Oldham Central Mosque on Waterloo Street, a prominent local institution. Green space is provided by St Thomas’ Church and its grounds, which sit on a hillside overlooking the terraced rows below.

Area overview

On average Oldham Town North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 62.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. There are 7 schools in Oldham Town North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oldham Town North is home to around 9,135 people, with a population density of about 5,126.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
212
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oldham Town North Population
9,135
Population density
5,126.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.66(+120%)
Public order
38.75(+284%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.33(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.59(+118%)
Vehicle crime
17.73(+194%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,621
39.62%
Bangladeshi
2,241
24.52%
African
877
9.6%
Other Black
536
5.86%
Pakistani
377
4.13%
Total population: 9,139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,326
36.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,180
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
794
12.46%
Level 3 (A level)
783
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,372

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,128
32.83%
Social rents from council
945
27.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
524
15.25%
Owns with a mortgage
375
10.91%
Owns outright
313
9.11%
Total households: 3,436

Property prices in Oldham Town North

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £133,750 in Oldham Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oldham Town North 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 Oldham Town North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£117,500
Semi-Detached4£141,500
Terraced17£132,500

10 years median price trend in Oldham Town North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldham Town North.

All postcodes in Oldham Town North

OL13TL

Mumps

OL41TD

Hall Street

OL96AJ

Highfield Street

OL11SJ

Bow Street

OL12BL

Henshaw Street

OL12XP

Hallroyd Brow

OL12XT

Brandon Brow

OL13FR

Bluebell Walk

OL11NN

Coldhurst

OL12AR

Grisebeck Way

OL12PQ

Godson Street

OL11SG

Bailey Street

OL13AG

Curzon Street

OL13BY

Henshaw Street

OL11NR

Cheapside

OL12XH

Flora Street

OL12BN

Evans Street

OL12XS

Coldhurst

OL13JU

Glenridding Close

OL13RG

Wasdale Walk

OL11TD

Union Street

OL12HY

Trafalgar Street

OL13AN

Church Lane

OL13DL

Scoltock Way

OL19SQ

West Street

OL12BS

Sunfield Road

OL12HF

Rochdale Road

OL12LD

Lily Street

OL13RE

Charter Street

OL13RR

Shaw Street

OL19SY

West Street

OL96EJ

West Street

OL12AQ

Henshaw Street

OL12AY

Acorn Way

OL13BB

High Street

OL13HS

Brook Street

OL13QU

Moorby Street

OL13XE

Horsedge Street

OL19SP

West Street

OL12PF

Bradford Street

OL13DH

Lord Street

OL19SL

West Street

OL12NE

Magdala Street

OL13DG

Caistor Walk

OL13QJ

Egerton Street

OL13US

Rock Street

OL19SH

West Street

OL12LS

Godson Street

OL12XG

Flora Street

OL12XL

Godson Street

OL13AZ

High Street

OL13BE

High Street

OL13RP

Malpas Street

OL12XB

Eden Street

OL13DP

Horsedge Street

OL13RQ

Charter Street

OL11SN

St Mary's

OL13EB

Ammon Wrigley Close

OL13FU

Scholes Street

OL13JH

Wastwater Street

OL13SH

Horsedge Street

OL13UZ

Gower Street

OL14BA

Milne Street

OL13DE

Doncaster Walk

OL13QT

St Stephens Street

OL13SX

Horsedge Street

OL19SN

West Street

OL12NF

Bradford Street

OL13UW

Wallshaw Street

OL19SU

West Street

OL12BU

Crompton Street

OL13BZ

St Marys Estate

OL13JY

Higginshaw Road

OL13RZ

Yorkshire Street

OL19TE

West Street

OL96BA

West End Street

OL12AP

Belmont Street

OL12DR

Orleans Way

OL13ST

Yorkshire Street

OL19TA

West Street

OL11DU

Union Street

OL12DY

Rochdale Road

OL12XU

Bellott Walk

OL13AW

Church Lane

OL13BX

Coldhurst

OL13RW

Briscoe Street

OL41JY

Gravel Walks

OL12AL

Franklin Close

OL12LX

Godson Street

OL13AJ

High Street

OL13BG

Albion Street

OL11TX

Ramsden Close

OL13QE

Brown Street

OL13TF

Wright Street

OL12HP

Hepton Street

OL13AT

Church Terrace

OL13JA

St Mary's

OL19SG

West Street

OL12DB

Godson Street

OL12LE

Oregon Avenue

Data Sources

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