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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

OL43AF

Lees Road

OL41NJ

Tyne Street

OL42DP

Greenacres Road

OL42DW

Buttermere Road

OL42TA

Leach Walk

OL41NP

Tynwald Street

OL42HP

Ann Square

OL42JH

Waterworks Road

OL42JR

Roundhill Way

OL42QX

Herbert Street

OL42SR

Armdale Rise

OL41LY

Kelverlow Street

OL42AJ

Bleasby Street

OL42PE

Counthill Road

OL42PG

Briar Avenue

OL42PR

Lindsay Close

OL43BG

Stockton Park

OL42BS

Falkirk Street

OL42EW

Linden Avenue

OL43BA

Cennick Close

OL43HS

Oberlin Street

OL41PB

Cook Street

OL42PZ

Higher Counthill

OL42QB

Helmshore Avenue

OL42EB

Newbreak Street

OL42LB

Bainbridge Road

OL42NT

Albany Street

OL42RX

Ripponden Road

OL43EA

Dane Street

OL43EQ

Springfield

OL42TF

Lea Green Close

OL43HT

Greenacres Road

OL42DS

Buller Street

OL42ED

Ash Square

OL42PW

Walden Avenue

OL42RW

Vincent Avenue

OL43HE

Constantine Street

OL41LN

Clarksfield Road

OL41ND

Ronald Street

OL42SW

South View Walk

OL43BE

Gowran Park

OL43BQ

Ludlow Park

OL43EU

Galland Street

OL42LY

Bainbridge Road

OL42QZ

Sharples Hall Street

OL43AQ

Dudley Street

OL43HA

Lynwood Drive

OL42PU

Saffron Drive

OL42SF

Littlemoor Lane

OL43AH

Dawson Street

OL43EF

Prince Edward Avenue

OL42AX

Dunkerley Street

OL42DN

Rydal Walk

OL42NU

Ripponden Road

OL42PH

Furze Lane

OL42UZ

Watergate Milne Court

OL43EN

Mayall Street East

OL42LL

Ripponden Road

OL42NS

Alva Road

OL42RD

Huddersfield Road

OL42RH

Littlemoor Lane

OL41HS

Cow Lane

OL41NL

Arundel Street

OL41NW

Bridson Street

OL42HT

Huddersfield Road

OL42RE

Watersheddings Way

OL42RR

Littlemoor Lane

OL41NQ

Foster Street

OL42BU

Greenacres Road

OL42DL

Mardale Close

OL42PP

Willowfield Road

OL43AL

Kentucky Street

OL43BB

Wellyhole Street

OL42PT

Barcombe Close

OL41LQ

Hillside Avenue

OL41NH

Fleet Street

OL42BL

Raper Street

OL43BF

Constantine Street

OL43HL

Lynwood Drive

OL42BP

Ryeburne Street

OL42ET

Newbreak Close

OL42NX

Rixson Street

OL42AZ

Cedar Street

OL42HX

Peach Road

OL42PL

Furze Lane

OL43HF

Manor Farm Rise

OL41NA

Eric Street

OL42EA

Redgrave Street

OL42PD

Carlton Avenue

OL42RZ

Littlemoor Lane

OL43AS

Glaisdale

OL43HD

Higgs Close

OL42DT

Beresford Street

OL42JL

Waterworks Road

OL42RF

Hutchins Lane

OL42RU

Ripponden Road

OL42SG

Winslade Close

OL42HJ

Waterhead

OL42NY

Ripponden Road

OL42QU

Herbert Street

Data Sources

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