Postcode OL1 3JS is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stoneleigh Park.
Oldham Town North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 181 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 60.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL1 3JS.
Oldham Town North near OL1 3JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stoneleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Stoneleigh Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 34 | £138,500 | £181 |
| Flats | 1 | £37,000 | £76 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £47,000 | £110,000 | £64,000 |
| 2017 | — | £95,000 | £66,500 |
| 2018 | — | £106,250 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £92,298 | £109,950 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £81,816 | £114,950 | £75,000 |
| 2021 | £72,500 | £128,500 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | — | £151,500 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £69,000 | £190,000 | £117,000 |
| 2025 | — | £156,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £37,000 | £207,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £76 | £134 | £81 |
| 2017 | — | £120 | £77 |
| 2018 | — | £148 | £86 |
| 2019 | £343 | £146 | £87 |
| 2020 | £247 | £173 | £94 |
| 2021 | £89 | £170 | £129 |
| 2022 | £104 | £166 | £136 |
| 2023 | — | £256 | £125 |
| 2024 | £160 | £218 | £141 |
| 2025 | — | £218 | £172 |
| 2026 | £76 | £255 | £181 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 3JS.
In the OL1 3JS postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 3JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Shaw Road, Oldham, OL1 4AW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Higginshaw Village Store | 6 Brackley Square, Oldham, OL1 3RS | Walking directions to Higginshaw Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Shings Super Save | London Road, Oldham, OL1 4BW | Walking directions to Shings Super Save |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 181 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 2BP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Best-in Convenience Store | 92 Horsedge Street, Oldham, OL1 3EF | Walking directions to Best-in Convenience Store |
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 3JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonny Shah Arstan
St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL1 3JS records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL1 3JS in Oldham Town North is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 3JS, including SEE (Oldham), Beever Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross Ceva Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 3JS is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 421 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 3JS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 181 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL1 3JS is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonny Shah Arstan (The Oldham Group 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.