Postcode OL1 2QE is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton South West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 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.
Royton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,557 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Royton South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from OL1 2QE.
Royton South West near OL1 2QE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £266,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £194,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL1 2QE postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Parkgate Store | 7 Parkgate, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AW | Walking directions to Parkgate 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.
Elected local representatives for OL1 2QE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.