Postcode OL1 4SR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 3.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Moorside & Sholver has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% 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 4SR.
Moorside & Sholver near OL1 4SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £174,500 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 | 15 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £153,500 |
10 year median price trend in St James'
In the OL1 4SR postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.