Postcode OL4 1AQ 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 high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Alexandra Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 1AQ.
Alexandra Park near OL4 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Becket Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Becket Meadows |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 34 | £138,500 | £181 |
| Flats | 1 | £37,000 | £76 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £47,000 | £110,000 | £64,000 |
| 2017 | — | £95,000 | £66,500 |
| 2018 | — | £106,250 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £92,298 | £109,950 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £81,816 | £114,950 | £75,000 |
| 2021 | £72,500 | £128,500 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | — | £151,500 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £69,000 | £190,000 | £117,000 |
| 2025 | — | £156,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £37,000 | £207,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £76 | £134 | £81 |
| 2017 | — | £120 | £77 |
| 2018 | — | £148 | £86 |
| 2019 | £343 | £146 | £87 |
| 2020 | £247 | £173 | £94 |
| 2021 | £89 | £170 | £129 |
| 2022 | £104 | £166 | £136 |
| 2023 | — | £256 | £125 |
| 2024 | £160 | £218 | £141 |
| 2025 | — | £218 | £172 |
| 2026 | £76 | £255 | £181 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 1AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 35, The Lows, Oldham, OL4 1AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 40, Lowside Drive, Oldham, OL4 1AS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 44, Lowside Drive, Oldham, OL4 1AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 17, Gartside Street, Oldham, OL4 1BX | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 84, Roundthorn Road, Oldham, OL4 1QL | Other | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the OL4 1AQ postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 1AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Worldwide Foods | 169 Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1AR | Walking directions to Worldwide Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Watan Superstore | 151-155 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL4 1EN | Walking directions to Watan Superstore |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL4 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonny Shah Arstan
St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL4 1AQ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL4 1AQ in Alexandra Park is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL4 1AQ, including Glodwick Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Sapience Girls Academy (Good) and Roundthorn Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL4 1AQ is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,028 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL4 1AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,144 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 1AQ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonny Shah Arstan (The Oldham Group Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.