Postcode OL4 1EL 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 level. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Alexandra Park is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
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.
Approximately 14.6% 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 of residents in Alexandra Park is £32,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 1EL.
Alexandra Park near OL4 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £280,000.
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 | 15 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £133,750 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's
In the OL4 1EL postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Watan Superstore | 151-155 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL4 1EN | Walking directions to Watan Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Greenhill Food Store | 12-14 Sickle Street, Oldham, OL4 1SB | Walking directions to Greenhill Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Worldwide Superstore | Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1AR | Walking directions to Worldwide Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.