Postcode OL4 1PS 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. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Becket Meadows.
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 4.9% 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 1PS.
Alexandra Park near OL4 1PS 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Becket Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Becket Meadows |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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 | £156,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £133,750 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's
In the OL4 1PS postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 1PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Worldwide Foods | 169 Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1AR | Walking directions to Worldwide Foods |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bucuresti | 179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to Bucuresti |
| 0.3 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
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 1PS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.