Postcode OL1 2QU is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton North area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.
Chadderton North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Chadderton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from OL1 2QU.
Chadderton North near OL1 2QU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chadderton Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Chadderton Hall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Noddy's Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Noddy's Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) in Chadderton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £415,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £257,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 31 | £207,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 2 | £106,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,500 | £122,500 | £151,000 | £102,500 |
| 2017 | £241,000 | £120,000 | £167,500 | £128,000 |
| 2018 | £254,000 | £131,000 | £166,000 | £121,000 |
| 2019 | £259,975 | £128,500 | £167,000 | £136,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £132,250 | £179,950 | £143,500 |
| 2021 | £309,000 | £120,000 | £205,500 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £326,500 | £90,500 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £248,271 | £193,750 |
| 2024 | £349,500 | £135,000 | £235,000 | £178,000 |
| 2025 | £375,450 | £106,000 | £257,000 | £206,000 |
| 2026 | £377,000 | — | £245,000 | £189,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £162 | £173 | £111 |
| 2017 | £208 | £155 | £185 | £143 |
| 2018 | £227 | £172 | £200 | £149 |
| 2019 | £245 | £165 | £218 | £146 |
| 2020 | £246 | £156 | £225 | £156 |
| 2021 | £281 | £171 | £237 | £181 |
| 2022 | £311 | £195 | £268 | £207 |
| 2023 | £326 | £182 | £271 | £213 |
| 2024 | £292 | £184 | £290 | £212 |
| 2025 | £331 | £178 | £293 | £211 |
| 2026 | £346 | — | £303 | £244 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 116, Birch Avenue, Oldham, OL1 2QU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 481, Burnley Lane, Oldham, OL9 0BW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 13, Cathedral Road, Oldham, OL9 0AT | Detached | Freehold | £312,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 10, Cathedral Road, Oldham, OL9 0AT | Detached | Freehold | £357,500 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 79, Birch Avenue, Oldham, OL1 2QY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 |
In the OL1 2QU postcode area, located within Chadderton North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Parkgate Store | 7 Parkgate, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AW | Walking directions to Parkgate Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cathedral Road, Oldham, OL9 0RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Ford
Chadderton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL1 2QU records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2QU in Chadderton North is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to OL1 2QU, including North Chadderton School (Requires improvement), St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good) and The Chadderton Prepraratory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL1 2QU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,688 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 2QU is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Ford (Reform UK).
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.