Postcode OL1 2AL 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Coldhurst Community Park.
Oldham Town North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 86 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 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 86.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from OL1 2AL.
Oldham Town North near OL1 2AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 (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 | 4 | £195,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 30 | £130,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £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 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | — | £191,000 | £130,000 |
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 | £183 |
| 2026 | £264 | — | £269 | £145 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2AL.
In the OL1 2AL postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Museum Store | 104 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BL | Walking directions to New Museum Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 181 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Helmar Corner Shop | 2 Grange Street, Oldham, OL9 6DX | Walking directions to Helmar Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Cunninghams | 41 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH | Walking directions to Cunninghams |
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 2AL, 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 2AL records about 323 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 2AL in Oldham Town North is £136,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 2AL, including St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Northmoor Academy (Good) and Holy Cross Ceva Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 2AL is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 772 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 2AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 86 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 2AL 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).
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.