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OL2 7TY

Cowie Street

Shaw

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Overview

Postcode OL2 7TY is located in a major urban area, within the Shaw area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Wood End area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year. The median sale price in Shaw is £192,500 (around £237 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £230,000. The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Dunwood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,865 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wood End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 7TY.

Flood risk

Low

Wood End near OL2 7TY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL2 7TY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 7TY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDunwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Dunwood Park

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
1,378 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.33(0%)
Vehicle crime
20.96(+250%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.65(+9%)
Burglary
18.34(+231%)
Public order
9.82(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
89.33%
Other White
13
5.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.58%
Irish
3
1.19%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
31.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
27.82%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.81%
Owns outright
25
18.8%
Social rents from council
20
15.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.53%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Shaw

Median price: £192,500
Price per sq ft: £237
Sales (last 12 months): 110
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £230K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £237 per square foot) in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£317,500£289
Semi-Detached35£220,000£287
Terraced60£170,000£203
Flats4£155,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,000£82,000£150,725£106,000
2017£273,000£63,000£140,000£95,000
2018£255,000£82,000£148,000£99,000
2019£215,000£78,000£150,000£109,500
2020£300,000£119,950£173,750£115,000
2021£286,000£115,000£190,000£136,500
2022£292,500£86,000£199,950£137,000
2023£310,000£99,975£200,000£135,000
2024£320,000£128,750£212,500£158,000
2025£437,583£165,000£222,250£166,000
2026£302,000£145,000£250,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£136£180£130
2017£225£119£183£119
2018£222£129£184£126
2019£225£123£190£127
2020£238£159£206£149
2021£298£166£228£165
2022£332£142£273£181
2023£280£171£284£171
2024£277£216£277£185
2025£289£209£284£199
2026£305£345£266£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 7TY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 7TY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202511, Helmshore Way, Oldham, OL2 7UBTerracedFreehold£130,000
29 May 20269, Surrey Park Close, Oldham, OL2 7YSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
22 Aug 20253, Dunwood Avenue, Oldham, OL2 7UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
31 Jul 202648, Duchess Street, Oldham, OL2 7XESemi-DetachedFreehold£66,000
06 Mar 202611, Gilderdale Close, Oldham, OL2 7UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500

Schools

In the OL2 7TY postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL2 7TY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBeal Vale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRushcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEast Crompton St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 7TY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL2 7TY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTop Shop Convenience Store2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SDWalking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.

Band A£1,735
Band B£2,024
Band C£2,313
Band D£2,602
Band E£3,181
Band F£3,759
Band G£4,337
Band H£5,204

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 OL2 7TY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steve Eyre

Shaw - 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
WardShawE05014661
ParishShaw and CromptonE04012153
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wood EndE02001099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 002AE01005441
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OL2 7TY

Is OL2 7TY (Wood End) safe?

The area around OL2 7TY records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near OL2 7TY?

The median sale price around OL2 7TY in Shaw is £192,500 (about £237 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL2 7TY?

There are 9 schools close to OL2 7TY, including Beal Vale Primary School (Good), Rushcroft Primary School (Good) and East Crompton St James CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL2 7TY?

The closest station to OL2 7TY is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 987 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL2 7TY?

OL2 7TY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL2 7TY (Wood End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL2 7TY is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Eyre (Reform UK).