Postcode OL4 2HL is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead area 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 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year. The median sale price in Waterhead is £178,000 (around £208 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,750 and £227,475. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 2.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 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 3,982 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from OL4 2HL.
Waterhead near OL4 2HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lees Park | Small | Walking directions to Lees Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £330,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £202,500 | £255 |
| Terraced | 55 | £140,000 | £167 |
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 | £210,000 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | — | £200,000 | £134,750 |
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 | £176 |
| 2026 | £280 | — | £249 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | 9, Brideoak Street, Oldham, OL4 2HB | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 9, Leach Walk, Oldham, OL4 2TA | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 9, Leach Walk, Oldham, OL4 2TA | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Unit 2, Hague Street, Oldham, OL4 2HQ | Other | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 38, Dunham Street, Oldham, OL4 3NH | Terraced | Leasehold | £124,950 |
In the OL4 2HL postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Co-op Academy Strinesdale | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
Co-op Academy Strinesdale ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Littlemoor Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
Littlemoor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jan 2015. | |
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Jan 2015
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 461 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HT | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Shaz Mini Market | 381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJ | Walking directions to Shaz Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2HL, 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 2HL records about 143 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL4 2HL in Waterhead is £178,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL4 2HL, including Co-op Academy Strinesdale (Requires improvement), Littlemoor Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL4 2HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,982 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 2HL is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Taylor (Reform UK).