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. The median sale price in Waterhead is £178,000 (around £208 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,750 and £227,475. There are 4 schools in Waterhead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £330,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £202,500 | £255 |
| Terraced | 55 | £140,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191,500 | £65,000 | £151,500 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £231,995 | £261,995 | £143,250 | £70,500 |
| 2018 | £198,500 | £184,998 | £128,500 | £72,500 |
| 2019 | £237,500 | £50,000 | £140,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £309,995 | £73,000 | £150,000 | £81,000 |
| 2021 | £314,995 | £80,000 | £175,000 | £106,000 |
| 2022 | £302,500 | £125,000 | £190,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £200,000 | £132,500 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £175,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £87,500 | £210,000 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | — | £200,000 | £134,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £118 | £161 | £86 |
| 2017 | £208 | £221 | £167 | £82 |
| 2018 | £198 | £153 | £159 | £86 |
| 2019 | £226 | £97 | £163 | £94 |
| 2020 | £249 | £113 | £163 | £94 |
| 2021 | £254 | £141 | £204 | £125 |
| 2022 | £266 | £235 | £224 | £143 |
| 2023 | £264 | £201 | £232 | £161 |
| 2024 | £284 | £239 | £240 | £159 |
| 2025 | £273 | £167 | £241 | £176 |
| 2026 | £280 | — | £249 | £151 |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Waterhead ward.
Paul Taylor
Waterhead - Elected 7 May 2026
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Dunkerley Street
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Carlton Avenue
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Windermere Walk
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Ripponden Road
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Clarksfield Street
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Dawson Street
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Bank Top Park
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Watersheddings Way
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Counthill Road
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Clarksfield Street
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Greenacres Road
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Hollinhall Street
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Lynwood Drive
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Hillside Avenue
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Cobden Street
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Edgemoor Close
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Church Street East
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Yew Crescent
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Locking Gate Rise
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Clarksfield Road
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Constantine Street
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Kelverlow Street
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Raper Street
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Greenacres Road
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Clarksfield Road
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Ripponden Road
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Prince Edward Avenue
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Ronald Street
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Lynwood Drive
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Longfield Crescent
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Morley Street
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Parkfield Court
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Adswood Close
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Sorrel Way
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Watergate Milne Court
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Galland Street
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Lynwood Drive
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Warcock Road
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Almond Road
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Ludlow Park
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Lucas Street
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Foxley Way
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Violet Hill Court
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Adlington Street
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Bardsley Street
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Littlemoor Lane
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Sedgefield Park
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Cook Street
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Ripponden Road
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Spring Street
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Beech Avenue
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Littlemoor Lane
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Waterhead
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Ash Square
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Wincanton Park
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Counthill Road
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Palm Street
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Greenacres Road
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Kentucky Street
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Greenwood Street
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Melford Grove
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Tynwald Street
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Radcliffe Road
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Saffron Drive
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Hollinhall Street
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Watergate Milne Court
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Towers Street