Postcode OL1 9WH is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alexandra Park area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alexandra Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from OL1 9WH.
Alexandra Park near OL1 9WH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £143,000 in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's
In the OL1 9WH postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 9WH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Teti Afro Caribbean Foods | 143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3TH | Walking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep International Food Store | 103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bucuresti | 179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to Bucuresti |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to International Food Store |
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.