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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

OL42AX

Dunkerley Street

OL42PD

Carlton Avenue

OL42BJ

Windermere Walk

OL42RY

Ripponden Road

OL43AN

Clarksfield Street

OL43AH

Dawson Street

OL43AY

Bank Top Park

OL42RE

Watersheddings Way

OL42PX

Counthill Road

OL43AW

Clarksfield Street

OL42EJ

Greenacres Road

OL43EJ

Hollinhall Street

OL43HL

Lynwood Drive

OL41LQ

Hillside Avenue

OL42DF

Cobden Street

OL42QP

Edgemoor Close

OL42JQ

Church Street East

OL42EF

Yew Crescent

OL42JB

Locking Gate Rise

OL41LJ

Clarksfield Road

OL43BF

Constantine Street

OL41LY

Kelverlow Street

OL42BL

Raper Street

OL42BU

Greenacres Road

OL41LW

Clarksfield Road

OL42QT

Ripponden Road

OL43EF

Prince Edward Avenue

OL41NE

Ronald Street

OL43FT

Lynwood Drive

OL42SD

Longfield Crescent

OL42JD

Morley Street

OL42AT

Parkfield Court

OL42JU

Adswood Close

OL42QW

Sorrel Way

OL42UZ

Watergate Milne Court

OL43EU

Galland Street

OL43HA

Lynwood Drive

OL41NN

Warcock Road

OL42PF

Almond Road

OL43BQ

Ludlow Park

OL42GA

Lucas Street

OL43FW

Foxley Way

OL42SS

Violet Hill Court

OL42QY

Adlington Street

OL42JE

Bardsley Street

OL42RR

Littlemoor Lane

OL43BU

Sedgefield Park

OL41PB

Cook Street

OL42LJ

Ripponden Road

OL42BD

Spring Street

OL42EG

Beech Avenue

OL42RZ

Littlemoor Lane

OL42DH

Waterhead

OL42ED

Ash Square

OL43BD

Wincanton Park

OL42PB

Counthill Road

OL42DX

Palm Street

OL43EG

Greenacres Road

OL43AL

Kentucky Street

OL42DB

Greenwood Street

OL43HH

Melford Grove

OL41NP

Tynwald Street

OL42NR

Radcliffe Road

OL42PS

Saffron Drive

OL43EH

Hollinhall Street

OL42UY

Watergate Milne Court

OL42HY

Towers Street

Data Sources

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