Postcode OL4 1SA is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 721.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The median sale price in St Mary's is £155,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £195,000. The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 39 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 721.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from OL4 1SA.
Oldham Town South near OL4 1SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £196 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 | 13 | £183,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 35 | £145,100 | £177 |
| 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 | £132,500 |
| 2026 | £37,000 | £207,500 | £157,500 |
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 | £175 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 1SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | 7, Brookfield Street, Oldham, OL8 1DD | Terraced | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 228, Wild House, Eldon Street Estate, Oldham, OL8 1UR | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 16, Marlborough Street, Oldham, OL4 1RW | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Broseley House, 81, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1PF | Detached | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 89, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1PF | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the OL4 1SA postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 1SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Oldham, OL4 1SA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 40 Park Road, Oldham, OL8 1DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Oldham European Store | 47 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH | Walking directions to Oldham European Store |
| 0.3 mi | Afsana Convenience Store | 4 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1BD | Walking directions to Afsana Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL4 1SA, 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 1SA records about 721 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1SA in St Mary's is £155,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL4 1SA, including The Springboard Project, Greenhill Academy (Good) and Future Finders Employability College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL4 1SA is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 354 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL4 1SA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 39 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 1SA 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).