Postcode OL4 1YS 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 high crime levels. The average income of residents in Alexandra Park is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Alexandra Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a high crime rate.
Approximately 30.5% 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 1YS.
Alexandra Park near OL4 1YS 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1YS postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 1YS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Worldwide Superstore | Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1AR | Walking directions to Worldwide Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to International Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.