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OL1 4JJ

Ripponden Road

St James'

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Detailed insights for OL1 4JJ

Overview

Postcode OL1 4JJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Waterhead Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Derker has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Derker is £37,098 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from OL1 4JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Derker near OL1 4JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL1 4JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL1 4JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWaterhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Waterhead Park

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
12,135.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.7(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.84(+72%)
Public order
27.53(+172%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.03(+145%)
Burglary
14.32(+158%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
88.84%
African
7
3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.72%
Bangladeshi
3
1.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.29%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
42
23.2%
Level 3 (A level)
38
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
17.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
39.13%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.57%
Owns outright
29
25.22%
Social rents from council
3
2.61%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in St James'

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £243K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St James' over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£297,500£281
Semi-Detached41£210,000£268
Terraced36£148,850£194
Flats4£91,500£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St James'

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James'.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James'.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James'.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James'.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St James' in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 4JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 4JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025351, Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4JJTerracedLeasehold£142,000
22 Aug 2025281, Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4JJOtherFreehold£375,000
28 Nov 202536, Pierce Street, Oldham, OL1 4JHTerracedLeasehold£105,000
25 Jul 20252, Ripponden Street, Oldham, OL1 4JGTerracedLeasehold£138,750
02 Apr 202518, Ripponden Street, Oldham, OL1 4JGTerracedLeasehold£91,000

Schools

In the OL1 4JJ postcode area, located within Derker, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL1 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miNot applicableKingsland SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt. Theresa's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 4JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL1 4JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrice Cutters271 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4HRWalking directions to Price Cutters
0.4 miShaz Mini Market381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJWalking directions to Shaz Mini Market
0.4 miLittlemoor Mini Market37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RTWalking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market
0.4 miNisa LocalHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HNWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miAsdaHuddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RBWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL1 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Tarbuck

St James' - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Debbie Abrahams

Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham East and SaddleworthE14001415
WardSt James'E05014662
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DerkerE02001108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 011AE01005421
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL1 4JJ

Is OL1 4JJ (Derker) safe?

The area around OL1 4JJ 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.

What is the average house price near OL1 4JJ?

The median sale price around OL1 4JJ in Derker is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL1 4JJ?

There are 15 schools close to OL1 4JJ, including Woodlands Primary Academy (Good), Kingsland School (Good) and St. Theresa's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL1 4JJ?

The closest station to OL1 4JJ is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,235 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL1 4JJ?

OL1 4JJ 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).

Who represents OL1 4JJ (Derker) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL1 4JJ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Tarbuck (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.