Postcode OL1 2QL is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst area 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 median sale price in Coldhurst is £160,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,750 and £191,250. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Berrisfield Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,796 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from OL1 2QL.
Busk near OL1 2QL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 0.2 mi | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £361,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £297,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £180,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 30 | £140,750 | £185 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,200 | £142 |
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 | £230,000 | £118,750 | £218,500 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £105,200 | £177,500 | £140,000 |
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 | £281 | £184 |
| 2026 | £264 | £142 | £243 | £161 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 54, Wakefield Drive, Oldham, OL1 2PT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 56, Wakefield Drive, Oldham, OL1 2PT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £203,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 119, Boundary Park Road, Oldham, OL1 2NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 137, Boundary Park Road, Oldham, OL1 2NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 105, Boundary Park Road, Oldham, OL1 2NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £198,000 |
In the OL1 2QL postcode area, located within Busk, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Burnley Brow Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Chadderton Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bare Trees Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL1 2QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Parkgate Store | 7 Parkgate, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AW | Walking directions to Parkgate Store |
| 0.4 mi | Baba's Local | 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DW | Walking directions to Baba's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Ellen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QR | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL1 2QL, 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 2QL 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL1 2QL in Coldhurst is £160,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL1 2QL, including Burnley Brow Community School (Good), The Chadderton Preparatory School and Bare Trees Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL1 2QL is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,421 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 2QL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,796 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 2QL 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).