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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

OL41ND

Ronald Street

OL42DY

Redgrave Street

OL42PA

Watersheddings Street

OL42HE

Ashford Court

OL41LL

Westerdale

OL42DL

Mardale Close

OL42JR

Roundhill Way

OL41LX

Kelverlow Street

OL42HT

Huddersfield Road

OL42ET

Newbreak Close

OL42HD

Huddersfield Road

OL42TF

Lea Green Close

OL43HS

Oberlin Street

OL42SP

Locking Gate Rise

OL42JG

Huddersfield Road

OL43BG

Stockton Park

OL42SX

Ferguson Way

OL42RS

Shrewsbury Street

OL42DS

Buller Street

OL42DR

Top Street

OL42PL

Furze Lane

OL42SJ

Jackson Mews

OL43EB

Osmond Street

OL42HQ

Bardsley Street

OL42TA

Leach Walk

OL43BE

Gowran Park

OL41NU

Easterdale

OL42DN

Rydal Walk

OL43EE

Prince Edward Avenue

OL42HA

Heywood Street

OL43EX

Greenacres Road

OL43HF

Manor Farm Rise

OL42RL

Equitable Street

OL43ES

Cambria Street

OL42RQ

Huddersfield Road

OL41LG

Hanson Street

OL41HP

Greenacres Road

OL42RJ

Huddersfield Road

OL42DT

Beresford Street

OL42PH

Furze Lane

OL42PP

Willowfield Road

OL43HD

Higgs Close

OL42RU

Ripponden Road

OL42SE

Littlemoor Lane

OL42NU

Ripponden Road

OL43AP

Yorkdale

OL42HL

Waterhead

OL42RH

Littlemoor Lane

OL41LU

Kelverlow Street

OL43BA

Cennick Close

OL41NL

Arundel Street

OL42HZ

Cranleigh Close

OL43AF

Lees Road

OL43AE

Bank Street

OL42EH

Chestnut Close

OL42PG

Briar Avenue

OL43FS

Old Manor Farm Close

OL42LB

Bainbridge Road

OL42AY

Celandine Close

OL42NZ

James Street

OL43AU

Deepdale

OL43JA

Greenacres Road

OL42LL

Ripponden Road

OL43ED

Saxon Street

OL42SL

Highmoor View

OL42SZ

Maythorne Close

OL42HH

Stephenson Street

OL41NR

Balfour Street

OL41LZ

Eric Street

OL42JS

Heather Close

OL42JH

Waterworks Road

OL42DP

Greenacres Road

OL42AW

Campion Drive

OL42QA

Greenside Avenue

OL42JA

Paulden Avenue

OL42BS

Falkirk Street

OL41LH

Hillside Avenue

OL42BW

Cedar Street

OL42TD

Sidebottom Street

OL42EN

Greenacres Road

OL41NF

Ronald Street

OL43AR

Yorkdale

OL43AZ

Lees Brook Park

OL42HS

Bardsley Street

OL42PW

Walden Avenue

OL42BH

Raper Street

OL43EY

Greenacres Road

OL42QS

Buttercup Drive

OL42SH

Givvons Fold

OL42QB

Helmshore Avenue

OL42HF

Waterhead

OL43EP

Esther Street

OL42NY

Ripponden Road

OL43AB

Glenfield Close

OL42PN

Crowley Lane

OL42JL

Waterworks Road

OL42HN

Huddersfield Road

OL42LY

Bainbridge Road

OL42RT

Littlemoor Lane

OL42BA

Mortar Street

Data Sources

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