Postcode OL1 4DJ 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 179.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Derker is £37,098 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 3.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 179.0 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 4DJ.
Derker near OL1 4DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £291,250 |
| Flats | 3 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £151,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James'
In the OL1 4DJ 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 4DJ
| 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 | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
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.