Postcode OL1 1ED is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 283.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 283.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 60.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from OL1 1ED.
Oldham Town North near OL1 1ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 34 | £138,500 | £181 |
| Flats | 1 | £37,000 | £76 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £47,000 | £110,000 | £64,000 |
| 2017 | — | £95,000 | £66,500 |
| 2018 | — | £106,250 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £92,298 | £109,950 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £81,816 | £114,950 | £75,000 |
| 2021 | £72,500 | £128,500 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | — | £151,500 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £69,000 | £190,000 | £117,000 |
| 2025 | — | £156,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £37,000 | £207,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £76 | £134 | £81 |
| 2017 | — | £120 | £77 |
| 2018 | — | £148 | £86 |
| 2019 | £343 | £146 | £87 |
| 2020 | £247 | £173 | £94 |
| 2021 | £89 | £170 | £129 |
| 2022 | £104 | £166 | £136 |
| 2023 | — | £256 | £125 |
| 2024 | £160 | £218 | £141 |
| 2025 | — | £218 | £172 |
| 2026 | £76 | £255 | £181 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 1ED.
In the OL1 1ED postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 1ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep International Food Store | 103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Teti Afro Caribbean Foods | 143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3TH | Walking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Riga Supermarket | Bradshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3SL | Walking directions to Riga Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Rania Mini Market | 33 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3RZ | Walking directions to Rania Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL1 1ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonny Shah Arstan
St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL1 1ED records about 284 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL1 1ED in Oldham Town North is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 1ED, including Westwood Boys School (Good), Future Finders Employability College (Requires improvement) and Greenhill Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 1ED is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 286 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 1ED scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 129 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL1 1ED is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonny Shah Arstan (The Oldham Group Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.