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OL1 2RP

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Chadderton North

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Overview

Postcode OL1 2RP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Chadderton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from OL1 2RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadderton North near OL1 2RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL1 2RP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL1 2RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChadderton Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Chadderton Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
253.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.48(-25%)
Vehicle crime
12.13(+103%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.78(-71%)
Burglary
9.43(+70%)
Public order
8.76(-14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
94.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.94%
Other White
3
0.94%
African
2
0.63%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
38.13%
No qualifications
43
15.47%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.11%
Apprenticeship
34
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
52.14%
Owns with a mortgage
52
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.43%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Chadderton North

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £313K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadderton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£415,000£337
Semi-Detached59£257,000£302
Terraced31£207,000£242
Flats2£106,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadderton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadderton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202527, Canterbury Crescent, Manchester, M24 2TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
01 Aug 202540, Canterbury Crescent, Manchester, M24 2TJTerracedLeasehold£182,000
20 Oct 20255, Glenwood Drive, Manchester, M24 2THSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000

Schools

In the OL1 2RP postcode area, located within Chadderton North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL1 2RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryMills Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryNorth Chadderton SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL1 2RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCostcutter1064 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RNWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL1 2RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Ford

Chadderton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardChadderton NorthE05014648
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadderton NorthE02001107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 010CE01005339
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL1 2RP

Is OL1 2RP (Chadderton North) safe?

The area around OL1 2RP 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.

What is the average house price near OL1 2RP?

The median sale price around OL1 2RP in Chadderton North is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL1 2RP?

There are 9 schools close to OL1 2RP, including Mills Hill Primary School (Good), St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good) and North Chadderton School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL1 2RP?

The closest station to OL1 2RP is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 772 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL1 2RP?

OL1 2RP 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).

Who represents OL1 2RP (Chadderton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL1 2RP 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).

Data Sources

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.