Postcode OL1 4AH is located in a major urban area, within the Royton South 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. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 4AH.
Oldham Town North near OL1 4AH 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stoneleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Stoneleigh Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £169,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL1 4AH postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 4AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shings Super Save | London Road, Oldham, OL1 4BW | Walking directions to Shings Super Save |
| 0.5 mi | Heyside News | 12 Heyside, Oldham, OL2 6LN | Walking directions to Heyside News |
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.