Postcode OL4 2LA is located in a major urban area, within the St James' ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Moorside & Sholver area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Sholver Millennium Green.
Moorside & Sholver has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Moorside & Sholver has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 2LA.
Moorside & Sholver near OL4 2LA 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sholver Millennium Green | Large | Walking directions to Sholver Millennium Green |
| 0.3 mi | Besom Hill Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Besom Hill Country Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £291,250 |
| Flats | 3 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £151,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James'
In the OL4 2LA postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.