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About

Wood End is a residential area located in the eastern part of Oldham, Greater Manchester. The neighborhood consists primarily of terraced and semi-detached houses, with a mix of older and more modern properties. Local amenities include small convenience stores and takeaways, catering to daily needs. The area is served by several bus routes connecting it to Oldham town center and nearby districts.

Green spaces like Wood End Park provide recreational opportunities for residents. The area is situated close to major roads such as the A62, offering easy access to Manchester and other parts of Greater Manchester. Housing in Wood End tends to be more affordable compared to some other areas of Oldham, making it a practical choice for first-time buyers and families. The neighborhood has a quiet, suburban character with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals.

Area overview

On average Wood End has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wood End is £36,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Wood End: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wood End Population
5,678
Population density
3,733.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,136
90.42%
Other White
120
2.11%
Bangladeshi
120
2.11%
Pakistani
65
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.74%
Total population: 5,680

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
836
31.52%
Owns with a mortgage
750
28.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
491
18.51%
Other social rented
348
13.12%
Social rents from council
143
5.39%
Total households: 2,652

Property prices in Wood End

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Wood End area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wood End 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 Wood End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£330,000
Semi-Detached26£218,750
Terraced33£160,000

10 years median price trend in Wood End

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

All postcodes in Wood End

OL27AJ

Kershaw Street

OL27JU

Victoria Street

OL27TQ

Ivy Close

OL27YP

Hertfordshire Park Close

OL28AB

Kershaw Street

OL28AH

King Albert Street

OL28BA

Oswald Street

OL28EE

Dunwoods Park Courts

OL28EW

Moorland Street

OL27TZ

Napier Street

OL27UT

Duchess Street

OL27YT

Wessex Park Close

OL28DA

Cliff Hill Road

OL28DJ

George Street

OL28DR

George Street

OL27TD

Salts Street

OL27TR

Copley Street

OL27UD

Bellingham Close

OL27UH

Parkside Avenue

OL28DG

Calf Hey Road

OL28HL

Heather Avenue

OL28HA

Linney Lane

OL27UA

Brook Avenue

OL28DN

Wood End

OL28EU

Buckley Street

OL28GA

Compton Fold

OL27TX

Napier Street

OL27UX

Duchess Street

OL27YW

Duchess Street

OL28AL

Gordon Street

OL28BS

Wood End

OL28GB

Cross Field Close

OL27TJ

Harrow Mews

OL28AA

Collinge Street

OL28AD

Westway

OL28PA

Dawn Street

OL28PB

Beal Lane

OL28EN

Crossley Street

OL28EQ

Milnrow Road

OL28UU

Garret Grove

OL27UN

Gilderdale Close

OL28DE

Cliff Hill Road

OL28DB

Park Parade

OL27RT

Society Street

OL27SY

Salts Street

OL27TE

Vicarage Street

OL27TG

Crompton Way

OL27XA

Cowie Street

OL28BJ

Milnrow Road

OL28BN

Higher Park

OL28NB

Wood End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.