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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

OL43AW

Clarksfield Street

OL43EZ

Lynwood Drive

OL42PS

Saffron Drive

OL42QD

Holcombe View Close

OL42SA

Zealand Street

OL42SN

High Moor Crescent

OL43AN

Clarksfield Street

OL41LL

Westerdale

OL42EF

Yew Crescent

OL42HS

Bardsley Street

OL42PJ

Privet Street

OL43EH

Hollinhall Street

OL42EE

Beech Avenue

OL42JU

Adswood Close

OL42AW

Campion Drive

OL42EJ

Greenacres Road

OL42EY

Heywood Street

OL42RB

Huddersfield Road

OL43AB

Glenfield Close

OL42EH

Chestnut Close

OL42HB

Brideoak Street

OL42HE

Ashford Court

OL43FW

Foxley Way

OL42AH

Dunkerley Street

OL42BE

Waterhead

OL42BH

Raper Street

OL42HU

Cobden Street

OL42JT

Howard Street

OL43EW

Greenacres Road

OL42DR

Top Street

OL42RJ

Huddersfield Road

OL42SH

Givvons Fold

OL43AP

Yorkdale

OL43AU

Deepdale

OL43EB

Osmond Street

OL42BG

Spring Street

OL42DU

Beresford Crescent

OL42QP

Edgemoor Close

OL42RP

Talbot Close

OL42SE

Littlemoor Lane

OL41NF

Ronald Street

OL42BQ

Spring Street

OL42EX

Huddersfield Road

OL42HZ

Cranleigh Close

OL42SB

Longfield Crescent

OL41NR

Balfour Street

OL42HR

Rose Hill Court

OL42RL

Equitable Street

OL42SP

Locking Gate Rise

OL43FS

Old Manor Farm Close

OL41LW

Clarksfield Road

OL42JP

Moordale Avenue

OL43BD

Wincanton Park

OL43ER

Esther Street

OL41LG

Hanson Street

OL42RT

Littlemoor Lane

OL42TB

Grove Terrace

OL42BA

Mortar Street

OL42BJ

Windermere Walk

OL42DG

Spring Street

OL42NZ

James Street

OL41LZ

Eric Street

OL41NG

Grasmere Road

OL42JG

Huddersfield Road

OL42JJ

Waterworks Road

OL42LH

Ripponden Road

OL42TD

Sidebottom Street

Data Sources

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