Postcode OL1 2PA 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, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 3.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from OL1 2PA.
Busk near OL1 2PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 (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 | 4 | £195,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 30 | £130,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £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 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | — | £191,000 | £130,000 |
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 | £183 |
| 2026 | £264 | — | £269 | £145 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2PA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 33, Furtherwood Road, Oldham, OL1 2PA | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 7, Furtherwood Road, Oldham, OL1 2PA | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 12, Prestbury Drive, Oldham, OL1 2NU | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 33, Colville Road, Oldham, OL1 2NX | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 8, Kenwood Road, Oldham, OL1 2NY | Terraced | Freehold | £142,000 |
In the OL1 2PA postcode area, located within Busk, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.4 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
| 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 |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL1 2PA, 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 2PA records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL1 2PA in Busk is £136,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL1 2PA, including Burnley Brow Community School (Good), E-Act the Oldham Academy North (Good) and St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 2PA is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,343 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 2PA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,740 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 2PA 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.