Postcode OL1 3RU 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 283.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Oldham Town North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 129 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 283.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from OL1 3RU.
Oldham Town North near OL1 3RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 3RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | Apartment 809, Cardinal Court, Scholes Street, Oldham, OL1 3FZ | Flats | Leasehold | £38,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Apartment 810, Cardinal Court, Scholes Street, Oldham, OL1 3FZ | Flats | Leasehold | £38,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | Apartment 215, Cardinal Court, Scholes Street, Oldham, OL1 3FU | Other | Leasehold | £41,500 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 45, Rock Street, Oldham, OL1 3UH | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | Apartment 28, The Victory, 165, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TD | Flats | Leasehold | £44,500 |
In the OL1 3RU postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Teti Afro Caribbean Foods | 143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3TH | Walking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep International Food Store | 103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Riga Supermarket | Bradshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3SL | Walking directions to Riga Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Rania Mini Market | 33 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3RZ | Walking directions to Rania Mini Market |
| 0.3 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 3RU, 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 3RU records about 284 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 3RU 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 3RU, including Westwood Boys School (Good), The Blue Coat CofE School (Outstanding) and Beever Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 3RU is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 122 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 3RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 129 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 3RU 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.