Postcode OL1 2QR is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton Central ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Noddy's Playing Fields.
Chadderton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,113 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from OL1 2QR.
Chadderton North near OL1 2QR 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Noddy's Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Noddy's Playing Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | 6 | £272,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £154,975 |
10 year median price trend in Chadderton Central
In the OL1 2QR postcode area, located within Chadderton North, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Baba's Local | 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DW | Walking directions to Baba's Local |
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.