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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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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
Detached4£206,000
Flats1£170,000
Semi-Detached9£240,000
Terraced29£142,000

10 years median price trend in Werneth

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

All postcodes in Werneth

OL97BP

Attock Close

OL97FP

Mill View

OL81TT

Malvern Street

OL97BS

Bedfordshire Close

OL97DQ

Norfolk Street

OL97JL

Cotton Mill Crescent

OL97RL

Monmouth Street

OL97RW

Lincoln Street

OL81SN

Osborne Road

OL81SY

Allen Street

OL81TJ

Plum Street

OL84AH

Burnaby Street

OL97AY

Werneth

OL97BT

Cambridge Street

OL97BU

Cambridge Street

OL81SS

Regency Close

OL84AJ

Newport Street

OL84AU

Stanley Road

OL96HT

Featherstall Road South

OL97QB

Block Lane

OL84DL

Langdale Avenue

OL97DU

Clara Street

OL97DX

Union Street

OL84BJ

Coppice Street

OL84DJ

Chamber Road

OL81JH

Ashton Road

OL81UU

Selden Street

OL84DQ

Selkirk Avenue

OL84LU

Lacrosse Avenue

OL97DF

Norfolk Street

OL81HW

Magnolia Gardens

OL84DW

Chamber Road

OL97DR

Durham Street

OL97QH

Milne Street

OL97RE

Hereford Street

OL84DA

Frederick Street

OL96HQ

Manchester Street

OL97BW

Derby Court

OL97EU

Vernet Gardens

OL97QT

Edward Street

OL81EN

Hoyle Avenue

OL81HQ

Primrose Bank

OL81TS

Napier Street East

OL96HF

Werneth

OL97AP

Manchester Road

OL97BQ

Derby Street

OL81EJ

Jackson Close

OL81EZ

Ashton Road

OL97RT

Stansfield Street

OL97SF

Cornwall Street

OL81HP

Werneth

OL81TA

Green Street

OL97EW

Dover Street

OL97UX

Stafford Street

OL81TY

St Thomas Street North

OL84AA

Napier Street West

OL84EL

Grange Avenue

OL84LP

Heron Street

Data Sources

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