Postcode OL1 4RF is located in a major urban area, within the St James' ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Moorside & Sholver area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Moorside & Sholver is £41,200 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Sholver Millennium Green.
Moorside & Sholver has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Moorside & Sholver has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 51.4% 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 of residents in Moorside & Sholver is £41,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from OL1 4RF.
Moorside & Sholver near OL1 4RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sholver Millennium Green | Large | Walking directions to Sholver Millennium Green |
| 0.3 mi | Besom Hill Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Besom Hill Country Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | 17 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £83,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £149,700 |
10 year median price trend in St James'
In the OL1 4RF postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.