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About

Werneth is a residential area situated in the southeast of Oldham, bordered by the districts of Hollinwood and Chadderton. The ward is primarily composed of Victorian and early 20th-century terraced housing, with some interwar and post-war developments. Its landscape is defined by several main arterial roads that facilitate movement through the area. Local commerce is concentrated along these routes, providing essential services to the community.

The ward includes the district of Higginshaw, known for its tight-knit community feel. A notable local landmark is the historic Werneth Hall, though only remnants of its grounds remain within a public park. The area is served by several primary schools and community centres, which act as focal points. The terrain features a gradual slope, with views extending towards the Pennine foothills on the western edge of the ward.

Area overview

On average Werneth has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Werneth is £38,099 per year. There are 5 schools in Werneth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Werneth

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Werneth 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 Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£220,000
Flats1£170,000
Semi-Detached9£240,000
Terraced30£143,500

10 years median price trend in Werneth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.

All postcodes in Werneth

OL81HG

Cashmere Walk

OL84LZ

Coniston Avenue

OL84AS

Windsor Road

OL97RH

Radnor Street

OL81EH

Lee Street

OL84ES

Grange Court

OL81SG

St Thomas Street South

OL97RS

Evergreen Close

OL84EU

Spring Bank Street

OL97FJ

Acorn Close

OL97QY

Tamworth Street

OL81BY

Chamber Road

OL81RR

Wellington Road

OL81SE

School Street

OL84DT

Everton Road

OL97DA

Stafford Street

OL81FS

Cricketers Close

OL81TX

Wye Street

OL84BB

Werneth Hall Road

OL97QZ

Tamworth Street

OL97SS

Gloucester Street North

OL96HG

Werneth

OL97BB

Stafford Street

OL97QG

Castleton Street

OL81BE

Kingsway Close

OL84DS

College Avenue

OL84DX

College Avenue

OL97TP

Werneth

OL84DU

Cartmel Close

OL97TQ

Hargreaves Street

OL84LR

Stanley Road

OL97RU

Block Lane

OL97TU

Suthers Street

OL81TZ

Hornby Street

OL84LX

Heron Street

OL97SB

Block Lane

OL81RZ

Chelmsford Street

OL97DW

Lynn Street

OL81TR

Napier Street East

OL84DY

Priory Close

OL97FN

Dover Street

OL97BE

Derby Street

OL97RF

Gloucester Street North

OL81HE

Crossbank Street

OL81UF

Mannock Street

OL97EH

Alfred Court

OL81RF

Hampton Street

OL97BL

Manchester Road

OL97RJ

Gloucester Street South

OL97SW

Berkshire Close

OL96HE

Alfred Street

OL84DN

Chamber Hall Close

OL97AH

Parsons Street

OL97SA

Hereford Street

OL81EQ

Park Street

OL81SH

Fern Street

OL84EE

Eskdale Avenue

OL97UY

Werneth

OL81DX

Union Street West

OL84AF

Frederick Street

OL96HZ

Pass Street

OL97RN

Lincoln Street

OL97RY

Wiltshire Road

OL97TD

Suthers Street

OL81RU

Wellington Road

OL81TF

Chamber Road

OL97BH

Derby Street

OL96HB

Manchester Street

OL97DY

Suffolk Street

OL84AN

Napier Street West

OL84BH

Coppice Street

OL81BZ

Chamber Road

OL81SQ

Fern Street

OL97SG

Block Lane

OL84BE

Low Vale Drive

OL97FL

Elm Way

OL81QZ

Werneth Hall Road

OL97BJ

Dorset Street

OL81FT

Werneth

OL81RB

Stanley Road

OL84AL

Windsor Road

OL84BG

Werneth Hall Road

OL97SE

Worcester Street

OL81HX

Magnolia Gardens

OL81RY

Chelmsford Street

OL84DD

Wellington Road

OL97DP

Lynn Street

OL97EB

Warwick Street

OL81HF

Ashton Road

OL81HJ

Primrose Walk

OL81SX

Walker Street

OL97QN

Werneth

OL97QS

St Johns Street

OL81BX

Allen Street

OL81HL

Primrose Bank

OL81RQ

Windsor Road

OL81UA

Ross Street

OL84BA

Werneth Hall Road

OL84DG

Broomhurst Avenue

OL84EF

Grange Avenue

Data Sources

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