Postcode insights

OL1 1TD

Union Street

St Mary's

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Detailed insights for OL1 1TD

Overview

Postcode OL1 1TD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
284
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Oldham Town North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 283.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.9%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from OL1 1TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Oldham Town North near OL1 1TD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL1 1TD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 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)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
190
Population density
1,617.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.18(+185%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.38(+253%)
Public order
49.25(+386%)
Vehicle crime
28.26(+372%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.86(+210%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
40.93%
Other Black
40
20.73%
African
21
10.88%
Bangladeshi
11
5.7%
Other White
10
5.18%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
44
30.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
26.21%
Level 3 (A level)
24
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
11.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 145

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
45.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
30.39%
Social rents from council
9
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.88%
Owns outright
5
4.9%
Total households: 102

Property prices in St Mary's

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £182K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£175,000£225
Terraced34£138,500£181
Flats1£37,000£76

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mary's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 1TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 1TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 2026Apartment 28, The Victory, 165, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TDFlatsLeasehold£44,500
30 Apr 2026Apartment 3, The Victory, 165, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TDFlatsLeasehold£37,000
05 Dec 2025135, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TEOtherFreehold£180,000
08 Oct 2025(Back) Calderhead, 76, Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 1SRFlatsLeasehold£55,000
05 Jun 202536, Bow Street, Oldham, OL1 1SJTerracedLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the OL1 1TD postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL1 1TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWestwood Boys SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableFuture Finders Employability CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryHorton Mill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 1TD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL1 1TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPolski Sklep International Food Store103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SYWalking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store
0 miTeti Afro Caribbean Foods143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3THWalking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods
0.1 miRiga SupermarketBradshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3SLWalking directions to Riga Supermarket
0.2 miRania Mini Market33 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3RZWalking directions to Rania Mini Market
0.3 miSainsbury's60 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL1 1TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sonny Shah Arstan

St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026

The Oldham Group Party

Member of parliament

Debbie Abrahams

Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham East and SaddleworthE14001415
WardSt Mary'sE05014663
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oldham Town NorthE02001111
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 014DE01005433
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL1 1TD

Is OL1 1TD (Oldham Town North) safe?

The area around OL1 1TD 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.

What is the average house price near OL1 1TD?

The median sale price around OL1 1TD in Oldham Town North is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL1 1TD?

There are 20 schools close to OL1 1TD, including Westwood Boys School (Good), Future Finders Employability College (Requires improvement) and Horton Mill Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL1 1TD?

The closest station to OL1 1TD is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 193 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL1 1TD?

OL1 1TD 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).

Who represents OL1 1TD (Oldham Town North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL1 1TD 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).

Data Sources

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.