Postcode OL1 2JU is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Busk area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Yasmin Gardens Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Busk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from OL1 2JU.
Busk near OL1 2JU 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £141,500 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 | 10 | £219,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL1 2JU postcode area, located within Busk, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Extra | 284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Al-Emaan | 269 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL1 2NJ | Walking directions to Al-Emaan |
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.