Postcode OL1 1HY is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 71.2% 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 of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from OL1 1HY.
Oldham Town South near OL1 1HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £260,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £192,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £128,500 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL1 1HY postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 12-16 High Street, Oldham, OL1 1JA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Oldham European Store | 47 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH | Walking directions to Oldham European Store |
| 0.1 mi | Rania Mini Market | 33 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3RZ | Walking directions to Rania Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 11 Albion Street, Oldham, OL1 3BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.