Postcode OL1 2JR 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 high crime levels, with around 70.2 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 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Yasmin Gardens Park.
Oldham Town North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,037 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from OL1 2JR.
Oldham Town North near OL1 2JR 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 0.1 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 2JR postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Al-Emaan | 269 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL1 2NJ | Walking directions to Al-Emaan |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Coldhurst Convenience Store | 162 Chadderton Way, Oldham, OL1 2EW | Walking directions to Coldhurst Convenience Store |
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.