Postcode OL4 2BU 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Waterhead is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
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 of residents in Waterhead is £32,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from OL4 2BU.
Waterhead near OL4 2BU 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 2.9 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 2BU postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Bucuresti | 179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to Bucuresti |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | 181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JW | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.