Postcode OL1 2PU 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 120.9 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 1.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Berrisfield Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Busk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from OL1 2PU.
Busk near OL1 2PU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.1 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 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 2PU postcode area, located within Busk, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al-Emaan | 269 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL1 2NJ | Walking directions to Al-Emaan |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Ellen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Coldhurst Convenience Store | 162 Chadderton Way, Oldham, OL1 2EW | Walking directions to Coldhurst Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tatka Mini Bazar | 112 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BX | Walking directions to Tatka Mini Bazar |
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.