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, roughly 2.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Derker is £37,098 per year. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 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 Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £297,500 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £210,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 36 | £148,850 | £194 |
| Flats | 4 | £91,500 | £129 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199,975 | — | £139,250 | £83,500 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £73,000 | £120,000 | £79,000 |
| 2018 | £198,000 | £103,500 | £127,000 | £79,500 |
| 2019 | £222,500 | £82,000 | £134,500 | £92,000 |
| 2020 | £224,995 | £80,000 | £145,500 | £99,750 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £84,250 | £159,000 | £114,950 |
| 2022 | £266,000 | £100,000 | £182,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £284,975 | £85,000 | £179,000 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £299,998 | £87,000 | £171,000 | £133,000 |
| 2025 | £285,000 | £84,000 | £201,000 | £152,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £95,000 | £210,000 | £156,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | — | £185 | £120 |
| 2017 | £186 | £124 | £155 | £104 |
| 2018 | £187 | £137 | £167 | £105 |
| 2019 | £193 | £113 | £163 | £127 |
| 2020 | £209 | £110 | £176 | £142 |
| 2021 | £234 | £172 | £193 | £145 |
| 2022 | £261 | £151 | £223 | £162 |
| 2023 | £260 | £158 | £226 | £162 |
| 2024 | £284 | £106 | £238 | £178 |
| 2025 | £275 | £129 | £255 | £202 |
| 2026 | £304 | £132 | £274 | £211 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 3LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | Unit A 1, Spencer House, Spencer Street, Oldham, OL1 3QF | Other | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 7, Spencer Street, Oldham, OL1 3QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 3, Spencer Street, Oldham, OL1 3QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 158, Egerton Street, Oldham, OL1 3QJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Rear Of 12-14, Shaw Road, Oldham, OL1 3LQ | Other | Freehold | £170,000 |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL1 3LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Tarbuck
St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL1 3LS records about 242 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL1 3LS in Derker is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 3LS, including Beever Primary School (Good), The Blue Coat CofE School (Outstanding) and Holy Cross Ceva Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 3LS is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 378 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 3LS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,399 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 3LS is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Tarbuck (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.