Postcode OL4 1NE is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Salem area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Salem is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.6 miles away. There are 15 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.
Approximately 2.3% 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 of residents in Salem is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 1NE.
Salem near OL4 1NE 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterhead
In the OL4 1NE postcode area, located within Salem, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 1NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | 181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bucuresti | 179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to Bucuresti |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.