Postcode OL1 2RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Middleton Junction area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.
Middleton Junction has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Middleton Junction has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from OL1 2RQ.
Middleton Junction near OL1 2RQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Mills Hill (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2RQ.
In the OL1 2RQ postcode area, located within Middleton Junction, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 2RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2RQ, 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 2RQ records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL1 2RQ in Middleton Junction is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OL1 2RQ, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good), North Chadderton School (Requires improvement) and The Chadderton Prepraratory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 2RQ is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1,251 m away.
OL1 2RQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,169 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 2RQ 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.