Postcode OL1 4HZ is located in a major urban area, within the St James' area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Moorside & Sholver area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year. The median sale price in St James' is £197,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,000 and £245,375. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stoneleigh Park.
Moorside & Sholver has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,172 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Moorside & Sholver has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL1 4HZ.
Moorside & Sholver near OL1 4HZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stoneleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Stoneleigh Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £238 per square foot) in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £321,250 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £210,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 38 | £154,000 | £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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 4HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 67, Shakespeare Road, Oldham, OL1 4LY | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 15, Chesterton Road, Oldham, OL1 4LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 41, Kipling Road, Oldham, OL1 4LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 115, Broadbent Road, Oldham, OL1 4HY | Terraced | Leasehold | £149,700 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 80, Broadbent Road, Oldham, OL1 4HY | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 |
In the OL1 4HZ postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 10 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Jul 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Willowpark Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2019. | |
Willowpark Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Jun 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
Woodlands Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL1 4HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Price Cutters | 271 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4HR | Walking directions to Price Cutters |
| 0.5 mi | Shings Super Save | London Road, Oldham, OL1 4BW | Walking directions to Shings Super Save |
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 4HZ, 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 4HZ records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4HZ in St James' is £197,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OL1 4HZ, including St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good), Willowpark Primary Academy (Good) and Woodlands Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL1 4HZ is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,091 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 4HZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,172 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 4HZ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Tarbuck (Reform UK).