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About

Waterhead is a residential area situated in the northern part of Oldham, bordering the open moorland of Saddleworth. The ward is characterised by a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and larger semi-detached properties. Its landscape is defined by the steep slopes of the Pennine foothills, offering elevated views across the surrounding valleys. The area functions as a local community with its own shopping parades and primary schools serving the immediate population.

A central feature is the large Alexandra Park, which includes sports fields, a boating lake, and wooded walks. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs through the area, following the route of the former Oldham branch railway line. Waterhead is directly connected to the moorland walking routes of the Pennines, with access points leading onto open countryside from the edge of the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Waterhead has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterhead is £38,113 per year. There are 4 schools in Waterhead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Waterhead

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waterhead 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 Waterhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£330,000
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached24£205,000
Terraced50£142,500

10 years median price trend in Waterhead

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

All postcodes in Waterhead

OL42NX

Rixson Street

OL41NB

Eric Street

OL43HJ

Burghley Avenue

OL43ET

Greenacres Road

OL43EQ

Springfield

OL42SF

Littlemoor Lane

OL42JT

Howard Street

OL42DG

Spring Street

OL42RF

Hutchins Lane

OL42RW

Vincent Avenue

OL42SB

Longfield Crescent

OL43EW

Greenacres Road

OL42PJ

Privet Street

OL42EA

Redgrave Street

OL43AX

Wheeldale

OL42BP

Ryeburne Street

OL41NQ

Foster Street

OL41NH

Fleet Street

OL43ER

Esther Street

OL43EL

Hollinhall Street

OL42BB

Greenwood Street

OL42EB

Newbreak Street

OL43FU

Walter Mills Way

OL42HX

Peach Road

OL42SW

South View Walk

OL43BB

Wellyhole Street

OL42LH

Ripponden Road

OL42BN

Taurus Street

OL42HP

Ann Square

OL43HT

Greenacres Road

OL42PR

Lindsay Close

OL42EL

Sycamore Avenue

OL41NW

Bridson Street

OL41HS

Cow Lane

OL42HJ

Waterhead

OL42RN

Leamington Street

OL41NA

Eric Street

OL42QU

Herbert Street

OL43EZ

Lynwood Drive

OL42RD

Huddersfield Road

OL43NS

Brideoake Street

OL42RP

Talbot Close

OL42BT

Greenacres Road

OL42EY

Heywood Street

OL42QD

Holcombe View Close

OL41NJ

Tyne Street

OL42RA

Thistle Way

OL42JN

Charles Shaw Close

OL43HB

Constantine Street

OL43HE

Constantine Street

OL43AJ

Lees Road

OL42HB

Brideoak Street

OL42SG

Winslade Close

OL42PQ

Bramble Avenue

OL43BJ

Wyke Park

OL42NS

Alva Road

OL42XB

Howard Street

OL42BE

Waterhead

OL42EP

Cotton Tree Close

OL42BG

Spring Street

OL42JJ

Waterworks Road

OL43EN

Mayall Street East

OL41NG

Grasmere Road

OL43AG

Abercorn Street

OL42HU

Cobden Street

OL42AH

Dunkerley Street

OL42RB

Huddersfield Road

OL42EX

Huddersfield Road

OL43EA

Dane Street

OL43AS

Glaisdale

OL42DJ

Derwent Walk

OL42PT

Barcombe Close

OL42AJ

Bleasby Street

OL43AQ

Dudley Street

OL42PU

Saffron Drive

OL42PE

Counthill Road

OL41LN

Clarksfield Road

OL42EW

Linden Avenue

OL42QZ

Sharples Hall Street

OL42DW

Buttermere Road

OL42BQ

Spring Street

OL42DU

Beresford Crescent

OL42TB

Grove Terrace

OL42DQ

Holt Street

OL42JP

Moordale Avenue

OL42SN

High Moor Crescent

OL42PZ

Higher Counthill

OL43HG

Farnborough Avenue

OL42EQ

Walnut Avenue

OL42HR

Rose Hill Court

OL42SA

Zealand Street

OL43AT

Staindale

OL42AZ

Cedar Street

OL42NT

Albany Street

OL42EE

Beech Avenue

OL42RX

Ripponden Road

OL42QX

Herbert Street

OL41NS

Balfour Street

OL42SR

Armdale Rise

OL41LP

Glen Road

Data Sources

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