Postcode OL1 2BX is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. The median sale price in Coldhurst is £143,250 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,625 and £180,000. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 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 2,838 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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 4 ft away from OL1 2BX.
Oldham Town North near OL1 2BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 (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 | 5 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 33 | £138,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 3 | £117,250 | £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 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £111,225 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
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 | £184 |
| 2026 | £264 | £199 | £225 | £158 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 32, Shadowbrook Close, Oldham, OL1 2UE | Detached | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 21, Woodend Street, Oldham, OL1 2BZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 10, Woodend Street, Oldham, OL1 2BZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 27, Woodend Street, Oldham, OL1 2BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 6, Woodend Street, Oldham, OL1 2BZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the OL1 2BX postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Hilda's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
St Hilda's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Apr 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Dec 2015. | |
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Dec 2015
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Blue Coat CofE School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
The Blue Coat CofE School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2022
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL1 2BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 181 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | New Museum Store | 104 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BL | Walking directions to New Museum Store |
| 0.4 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.4 mi | Best-in Convenience Store | 92 Horsedge Street, Oldham, OL1 3EF | Walking directions to Best-in Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL1 2BX, 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 2BX records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.
The median sale price around OL1 2BX in Coldhurst is £143,250 (about £189 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 2BX, including St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Good), Holy Cross Ceva Primary School (Good) and The Blue Coat CofE School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL1 2BX is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 920 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 2BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,838 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 2BX 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).