Postcode OL4 1HE 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 Salem area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Salem has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Salem has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Salem is £40,995 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from OL4 1HE.
Salem near OL4 1HE 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 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 OL4 1HE postcode area, located within Salem, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 1HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Bucuresti | 179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to Bucuresti |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | 181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
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.