Postcode OL1 3LS is located in a major urban area, within the St James' ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Derker area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Derker is £37,098 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Derker has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Derker has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Derker is £37,098 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL1 3LS.
Derker near OL1 3LS 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £291,250 |
| Flats | 3 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £151,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James'
In the OL1 3LS postcode area, located within Derker, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 3LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Higginshaw Village Store | 6 Brackley Square, Oldham, OL1 3RS | Walking directions to Higginshaw Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shings Super Save | London Road, Oldham, OL1 4BW | Walking directions to Shings Super Save |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Teti Afro Caribbean Foods | 143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3TH | Walking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.