Postcode OL1 2AQ 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Oldham Town North is £27,900 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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.
Approximately 71.0% 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 of residents in Oldham Town North is £27,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from OL1 2AQ.
Oldham Town North near OL1 2AQ 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
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 2AQ 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 2AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Museum Store | 104 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BL | Walking directions to New Museum Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 181 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Cunninghams | 41 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH | Walking directions to Cunninghams |
| 0.2 mi | Mix Mini Market | 27 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH | Walking directions to Mix Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Oldham News | 6 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3AA | Walking directions to Oldham News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.