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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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £450,000.

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
Detached14£322,500
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached20£195,000
Terraced49£135,000

10 years median price trend in Waterhead

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

All postcodes in Waterhead

OL43JA

Greenacres Road

OL42AT

Parkfield Court

OL42AY

Celandine Close

OL42DX

Palm Street

OL43AJ

Lees Road

OL42GA

Lucas Street

OL42SD

Longfield Crescent

OL41NS

Balfour Street

OL42PN

Crowley Lane

OL43EG

Greenacres Road

OL43AT

Staindale

OL41NE

Ronald Street

OL42DF

Cobden Street

OL42JD

Morley Street

OL42JN

Charles Shaw Close

OL43EE

Prince Edward Avenue

OL41LX

Kelverlow Street

OL42BD

Spring Street

OL42QY

Adlington Street

OL42SL

Highmoor View

OL42SZ

Maythorne Close

OL43AE

Bank Street

OL43HG

Farnborough Avenue

OL42UY

Watergate Milne Court

OL43BU

Sedgefield Park

OL42QS

Buttercup Drive

OL42SX

Ferguson Way

OL41HP

Greenacres Road

OL41LJ

Clarksfield Road

OL42BB

Greenwood Street

OL42SS

Violet Hill Court

OL43EJ

Hollinhall Street

OL43EL

Hollinhall Street

OL43EP

Esther Street

OL43ES

Cambria Street

OL41LH

Hillside Avenue

OL41LP

Glen Road

OL42EG

Beech Avenue

OL42PB

Counthill Road

OL42QW

Sorrel Way

OL42SJ

Jackson Mews

OL42EL

Sycamore Avenue

OL42EP

Cotton Tree Close

OL42BW

Cedar Street

OL42HL

Waterhead

OL43AR

Yorkdale

OL42EN

Greenacres Road

OL42PA

Watersheddings Street

OL41NN

Warcock Road

OL42DY

Redgrave Street

OL42HD

Huddersfield Road

OL42HF

Waterhead

OL42PX

Counthill Road

OL43BJ

Wyke Park

OL43FT

Lynwood Drive

OL43NS

Brideoake Street

OL42HY

Towers Street

OL42JQ

Church Street East

OL42JS

Heather Close

OL42RQ

Huddersfield Road

OL43AY

Bank Top Park

OL42DH

Waterhead

OL42DQ

Holt Street

OL42JA

Paulden Avenue

OL42LJ

Ripponden Road

OL43FU

Walter Mills Way

OL42JB

Locking Gate Rise

OL42RN

Leamington Street

OL42RS

Shrewsbury Street

OL42XB

Howard Street

OL43EY

Greenacres Road

OL43HJ

Burghley Avenue

OL42BT

Greenacres Road

OL42DJ

Derwent Walk

OL42PQ

Bramble Avenue

OL42QT

Ripponden Road

OL42RA

Thistle Way

OL42HH

Stephenson Street

OL43AG

Abercorn Street

OL43EX

Greenacres Road

OL43HB

Constantine Street

OL42RY

Ripponden Road

OL41NU

Easterdale

OL42BN

Taurus Street

OL42PF

Almond Road

OL43ED

Saxon Street

OL42DB

Greenwood Street

OL42EQ

Walnut Avenue

OL42HA

Heywood Street

OL42HQ

Bardsley Street

OL43AZ

Lees Brook Park

OL43ET

Greenacres Road

OL42HN

Huddersfield Road

OL43AX

Wheeldale

OL43HH

Melford Grove

OL41LU

Kelverlow Street

OL41NB

Eric Street

OL42NR

Radcliffe Road

OL42JE

Bardsley Street

OL42QA

Greenside Avenue

Data Sources

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