Postcode OL1 4TJ 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 Greenfield located about 3.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sholver Millennium Green.
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 0.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from OL1 4TJ.
Moorside & Sholver near OL1 4TJ 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 |
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 4TJ postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 4TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moorside Co-op | Owen Street, Oldham, OL1 4JS | Walking directions to Moorside Co-op |
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.