Waterhead is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Oldham, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with some local amenities serving the community. It sits near the border of Saddleworth and is bordered by the A62 Huddersfield Road, a key route connecting Oldham to nearby towns.
The ward includes several green spaces, such as Waterhead Park, which offers recreational facilities and a playground. The area has a mix of older and newer developments, with some industrial sites scattered around its edges. Public transport links provide access to Oldham town centre and surrounding areas, making it a practical location for commuters.
On average Waterhead has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Waterhead is £33,801 per year. There are 4 schools in Waterhead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £410,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £295,000; semi-detached at £190,000; terraced at £135,000; flats at £106,000.
10 years price trend in Waterhead
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Glaisdale
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Beresford Crescent
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Waterhead
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Waterhead
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Kilburn Street
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Broadbent Road
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Hutchins Lane
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Otago Street
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Winslade Close
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Clarksfield Street
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Lynwood Drive
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Westerdale
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Cypress Road
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Bardsley Street
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Privet Street
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Barcombe Close
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Holcombe View Close
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Little Moor Lane
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Highmoor View
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Cennick Close
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Cedric Road
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Campion Drive
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Beech Avenue
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Chestnut Close
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Heywood Street
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Adswood Close
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Redgrave Passage
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Glenfield Close
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Chestnut Close
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Brideoake Street
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Ashford Court
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Wellyhole Street
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Waterhead
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Dunkerley Street
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Raper Street
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Top Street
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Bardsley Street
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Morely Street
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Equitable Street
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Givvons Fold
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Deepdale
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Deepdale
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Dane Street
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Esther Street
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Beresford Crescent
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Spring Street
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Edgemoor Close
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Little Moor Lane
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Little Moor Lane
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Red Hall Street
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Balfour Street
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Spring Street
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Brideoake Street
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Moss Street
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Cranleigh Close
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Equitable Street
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Bryan Street
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Locking Gate Rise
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Old Manor Farm Close
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Cow Lane
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Clarksfield Road
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Greenacres Road
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Moordale Avenue
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Little Moor Lane
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Waterhead
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Wincanton Park
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Esther Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.