Postcode OL1 2BW 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. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 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, with approximately 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 90.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL1 2BW.
Oldham Town North near OL1 2BW 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 32 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL1 2BW postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | 181 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0 mi | New Museum Store | 104 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BL | Walking directions to New Museum Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-in Convenience Store | 92 Horsedge Street, Oldham, OL1 3EF | Walking directions to Best-in Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Cunninghams | 41 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH | Walking directions to Cunninghams |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Extra | 284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.