Postcode OL1 1AL is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 721.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The median sale price in Coldhurst is £143,250 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,625 and £180,000. The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 39 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 721.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from OL1 1AL.
Oldham Town South near OL1 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 (about £189 per square foot) in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £255,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 33 | £138,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 3 | £117,250 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £144,000 | £48,000 | £96,500 | £78,500 |
| 2017 | £191,000 | £41,500 | £134,975 | £69,950 |
| 2018 | £211,000 | £44,000 | £102,000 | £73,250 |
| 2019 | £208,500 | £57,500 | £170,475 | £76,250 |
| 2020 | £232,000 | £60,500 | £124,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £76,000 | £139,500 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £86,000 | £185,000 | £117,500 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £96,000 | £162,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | — | £75,000 | £180,000 | £116,000 |
| 2025 | £192,000 | £118,750 | £219,250 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £111,225 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £118 | £74 | £153 | £86 |
| 2017 | £165 | £63 | £165 | £88 |
| 2018 | £183 | £72 | £153 | £91 |
| 2019 | £185 | £106 | £186 | £94 |
| 2020 | £226 | £99 | £150 | £100 |
| 2021 | £216 | £133 | £166 | £119 |
| 2022 | £219 | £113 | £233 | £138 |
| 2023 | £244 | £133 | £247 | £159 |
| 2024 | — | £120 | £229 | £136 |
| 2025 | £241 | £201 | £249 | £184 |
| 2026 | £264 | £199 | £225 | £158 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 1AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | Broseley House, 81, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1PF | Detached | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 89, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1PF | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 3, Retiro Street, Oldham, OL1 1SA | Other | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 135, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TE | Other | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 5, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1QN | Other | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the OL1 1AL postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Westwood Boys School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2023. | |
Westwood Boys School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2023
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Future Finders Employability College | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Future Finders Employability College ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Springboard Project | Free schools special | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
The Springboard Project ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL1 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Rania Mini Market | 33 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3RZ | Walking directions to Rania Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Riga Supermarket | Bradshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3SL | Walking directions to Riga Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Oldham, OL4 1SA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Polski Sklep International Food Store | 103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL1 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Mohib Abu Taleb
Coldhurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL1 1AL records about 721 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around OL1 1AL in Coldhurst is £143,250 (about £189 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 1AL, including Westwood Boys School (Good), Future Finders Employability College and The Springboard Project (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL1 1AL is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 201 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 1AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 39 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL1 1AL is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Mohib Abu Taleb (Independent).