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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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached7£320,000
Flats1£170,000
Semi-Detached11£245,000
Terraced37£152,000

10 years median price trend in Werneth

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

All postcodes in Werneth

OL97QF

Dover Street

OL84LR

Stanley Road

OL81HB

Foxglove Avenue

OL84LW

Little Town

OL84AH

Burnaby Street

OL84EQ

Grange Avenue

OL84DT

Everton Road

OL97RZ

Huntingdon Avenue

OL84ER

Netherfield Close

OL97BP

Attock Close

OL81RF

Hampton Street

OL84BZ

Kensington Road

OL97QW

Edward Street

OL81TF

Chamber Road

OL97SH

Oxford Street

OL97QZ

Tamworth Street

OL84AL

Windsor Road

OL97AT

Rutland Street

OL81RP

Windsor Road

OL81EW

Lee Street

OL81RU

Wellington Road

OL97EQ

Castleton Street

OL97AH

Parsons Street

OL81BZ

Chamber Road

OL96HB

Manchester Street

OL84DW

Chamber Road

OL97QB

Block Lane

OL97EU

Vernet Gardens

OL81JG

Lee Street

OL81XF

Lee Street

OL97RG

Sidmouth Street

OL97BF

Dearnalay Way

OL97QU

Tamworth Street

OL81RZ

Chelmsford Street

OL97BT

Cambridge Street

OL84LJ

Woodfield Close

OL97DH

Suffolk Street

OL81EJ

Jackson Close

OL84DG

Broomhurst Avenue

OL84AF

Frederick Street

OL97RF

Gloucester Street North

OL97DP

Lynn Street

OL81TA

Green Street

OL81RE

Newport Street

OL97DF

Norfolk Street

OL81TR

Napier Street East

OL81HW

Magnolia Gardens

OL97RE

Hereford Street

OL97RL

Monmouth Street

OL81HE

Crossbank Street

OL97SW

Berkshire Close

OL97DS

Suffolk Street

OL97TD

Suthers Street

OL97EG

Alfred Street

OL81SJ

Osborne Road

OL81SQ

Fern Street

OL81TY

St Thomas Street North

OL84DH

Frederick Street

Data Sources

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