Postcode OL1 1SH 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 2.7 miles away. There are 12 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from OL1 1SH.
Oldham Town South near OL1 1SH 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 2.7 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 1SH postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riga Supermarket | Bradshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3SL | Walking directions to Riga Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Rania Mini Market | 33 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3RZ | Walking directions to Rania Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep International Food Store | 103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Teti Afro Caribbean Foods | 143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3TH | Walking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.