Postcode OL1 4AU 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 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 nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stoneleigh Park.
Derker has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Derker has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% 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 4AU.
Derker near OL1 4AU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stoneleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Stoneleigh Park |
| 0.4 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 4AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 15, St Ambrose Road, Oldham, OL1 4AU | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 10, St Ambrose Court, Oldham, OL1 4DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 159, Prince Charlie Street, Oldham, OL1 4AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 165, Prince Charlie Street, Oldham, OL1 4AX | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 9, French Avenue, Oldham, OL1 4HH | Terraced | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the OL1 4AU postcode area, located within Derker, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 4AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Price Cutters | 271 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4HR | Walking directions to Price Cutters |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Shaz Mini Market | 381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJ | Walking directions to Shaz Mini Market |
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 4AU, 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 4AU 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL1 4AU in Derker is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL1 4AU, including Mayfield Primary School (Good), Kingsland School (Good) and Littlemoor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 4AU is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 845 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 4AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,546 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 4AU 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.