Postcode OL4 2AH is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterhead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Waterhead Park.
Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from OL4 2AH.
Waterhead near OL4 2AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
| 0.5 mi | Becket Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Becket Meadows |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £345,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £211,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 50 | £139,250 | £178 |
| Flats | 1 | £138,000 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191,500 | £65,000 | £151,500 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £231,995 | £261,995 | £143,250 | £70,500 |
| 2018 | £198,500 | £184,998 | £128,500 | £72,500 |
| 2019 | £237,500 | £50,000 | £140,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £309,995 | £73,000 | £150,000 | £81,000 |
| 2021 | £314,995 | £80,000 | £175,000 | £106,000 |
| 2022 | £302,500 | £125,000 | £190,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £200,000 | £132,500 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £175,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £87,500 | £211,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | — | £179,000 | £123,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £118 | £161 | £86 |
| 2017 | £208 | £221 | £167 | £82 |
| 2018 | £198 | £153 | £159 | £86 |
| 2019 | £226 | £97 | £163 | £94 |
| 2020 | £249 | £113 | £163 | £94 |
| 2021 | £254 | £141 | £204 | £125 |
| 2022 | £266 | £235 | £224 | £143 |
| 2023 | £264 | £201 | £232 | £161 |
| 2024 | £284 | £239 | £240 | £159 |
| 2025 | £273 | £167 | £241 | £177 |
| 2026 | £293 | — | £228 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2025 | 181, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Other | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 184, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RD | Other | Leasehold | £152,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 11, Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4EN | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 44, Littlemoor House, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £37,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 49, Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4EW | Terraced | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the OL4 2AH postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 2AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Littlemoor Mini Market | 37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RT | Walking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Shaz Mini Market | 381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJ | Walking directions to Shaz Mini Market |
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 2AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Taylor
Waterhead - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL4 2AH records about 284 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 2AH in Waterhead is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL4 2AH, including Greenacres Primary Academy (Good), St Anne's RC Primary School (Good) and Littlemoor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL4 2AH is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 848 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL4 2AH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 283 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 2AH is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Taylor (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.