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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. The median sale price in Werneth is £173,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,750 and £245,000. There are 4 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

Median price: £173,000
Price per sq ft: £203
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £144K – £245K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £352,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£315,000£290
Semi-Detached10£242,500£203
Terraced37£150,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Werneth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£82,000£124,000£65,000
2017£200,000£143,200£78,000
2018£226,995£160,000£75,500
2019£245,000£138,000£90,000
2020£236,498£191,248£100,000
2021£249,995£170,498£112,500
2022£350,000£170,000£117,000
2023£320,000£145,000£110,000
2024£195,000£188,750£120,000
2025£320,000£243,500£145,000
2026£282,500£240,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£106£139£82
2017£197£165£89
2018£203£170£91
2019£169£133£106
2020£199£165£111
2021£173£183£122
2022£98£218£143
2023£197£205£122
2024£274£226£145
2025£264£252£168
2026£290£148£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Werneth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.

Band A£1,735
Band B£2,024
Band C£2,313
Band D£2,602
Band E£3,181
Band F£3,759
Band G£4,337
Band H£5,204

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Werneth ward.

Local councillors

Fida Hussain

Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party