Postcode OL1 2QW 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 high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Noddy's Playing Fields.
Chadderton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from OL1 2QW.
Chadderton North near OL1 2QW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Noddy's Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Noddy's Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £342,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £280,000 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £230,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 57 | £160,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 2 | £110,500 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £139,250 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £167,000 | £123,500 | £87,250 |
| 2018 | £192,000 | £120,000 | £93,750 |
| 2019 | £185,500 | £131,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £147,000 | £97,750 |
| 2021 | £315,995 | £182,500 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £247,000 | £185,000 | £136,000 |
| 2023 | £140,400 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £215,000 | £142,500 |
| 2025 | £272,500 | £215,000 | £157,000 |
| 2026 | — | £230,000 | £143,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £150 | £101 |
| 2017 | £270 | £146 | £110 |
| 2018 | £160 | £142 | £112 |
| 2019 | £204 | £163 | £116 |
| 2020 | £274 | £190 | £121 |
| 2021 | £306 | £214 | £149 |
| 2022 | £251 | £217 | £166 |
| 2023 | £169 | £222 | £177 |
| 2024 | £336 | £246 | £172 |
| 2025 | £338 | £262 | £199 |
| 2026 | — | £289 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2QW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 165, Burnley Lane, Oldham, OL9 0EP | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 167, Burnley Lane, Oldham, OL9 0EP | Terraced | Leasehold | £149,950 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 12, Bronville Close, Oldham, OL1 2RH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 25, Fernlea Avenue, Oldham, OL1 2QH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 22, Fernlea Avenue, Oldham, OL1 2QH | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the OL1 2QW postcode area, located within Chadderton North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Baba's Local | 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DW | Walking directions to Baba's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Parkgate Store | 7 Parkgate, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AW | Walking directions to Parkgate Store |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 1 Milne Street, Oldham, OL9 0JE | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nazrul Islam
Chadderton Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL1 2QW records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2QW in Chadderton North is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL1 2QW, including Burnley Brow Community School (Good), The Chadderton Prepraratory School and Bare Trees Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 2QW is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,366 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 2QW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,470 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 2QW is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nazrul Islam (Labour Party).
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.