Postcode OL1 2SA is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton North area 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 median sale price in Chadderton North is £261,250 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,250 and £350,000. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.
Chadderton North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,096 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% 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 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.
The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from OL1 2SA.
Chadderton North near OL1 2SA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Mills Hill (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chadderton Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Chadderton Hall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Noddy's Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Noddy's Playing Fields |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £261,250 (about £297 per square foot) in Chadderton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £415,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £245,000 | £293 |
| Terraced | 38 | £217,500 | £250 |
| Flats | 1 | £87,000 | £188 |
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 | £373,900 | £106,000 | £251,000 | £206,000 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | — | £247,500 | £210,000 |
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 | £330 | £178 | £291 | £211 |
| 2026 | £338 | — | £285 | £247 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 2SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | 17, Cragg Road, Oldham, OL1 2RX | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 17, Cragg Road, Oldham, OL1 2RX | Other | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 2, Hill Top, Oldham, OL1 2SB | Other | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 30, Chadderton Fold, Oldham, OL1 2RR | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 54, Chadderton Fold, Oldham, OL1 2RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 |
In the OL1 2SA postcode area, located within Chadderton North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | North Chadderton School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | The Chadderton Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL1 2SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 90 Cathedral Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL1 2SA, 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 2SA 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around OL1 2SA in Chadderton North is £261,250 (about £297 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OL1 2SA, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good), North Chadderton School (Good) and The Chadderton Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL1 2SA is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1,500 m away.
OL1 2SA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,096 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 2SA 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).