Postcode OL1 3PH is located in a major urban area, within the St James' area 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 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Derker is £37,098 per year. The median sale price in St James' is £196,000 (around £237 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £245,500. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Derker has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,806 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Derker has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from OL1 3PH.
Derker near OL1 3PH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 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) |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £237 per square foot) in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £317,500 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £210,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 40 | £152,500 | £196 |
| Flats | 4 | £95,000 | £139 |
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 | £291,250 | £84,000 | £202,000 | £151,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £95,000 | £210,000 | £160,000 |
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 | £278 | £129 | £255 | £199 |
| 2026 | £277 | £145 | £253 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 3PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 3, Argyle Street, Oldham, OL1 3PQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 117, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3NY | Other | Freehold | £590,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 185B, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Other | Freehold | £344,677 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 1, Afghan Street, Oldham, OL1 4EG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 43, Stoneleigh Street, Oldham, OL1 4LE | Terraced | Freehold | £98,000 |
In the OL1 3PH postcode area, located within Derker, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2022. | |
Greenacres Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Jun 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mayfield Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
Mayfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jun 2024
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL1 3PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Littlemoor Mini Market | 37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RT | Walking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Shings Super Save | London Road, Oldham, OL1 4BW | Walking directions to Shings Super Save |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |
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 3PH, 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 3PH records about 179 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL1 3PH in St James' is £196,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 3PH, including Greenacres Primary Academy (Good), St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement) and Mayfield Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL1 3PH is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 636 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 3PH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,806 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 3PH is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Tarbuck (Reform UK).