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OL4 2NA

Turf Pits

St James'

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Overview

Postcode OL4 2NA 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 2.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sholver Millennium Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Moorside & Sholver has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,733 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Moorside & Sholver has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from OL4 2NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Moorside & Sholver near OL4 2NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Greenfield located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL4 2NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSholver Millennium GreenLargeWalking directions to Sholver Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
463
Population density
1,559.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
17.36(+213%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.29(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.79(-68%)
Vehicle crime
5.14(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.22(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
407
87.72%
African
17
3.66%
Bangladeshi
9
1.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.51%
Irish
5
1.08%
Total population: 464

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
33.24%
Level 3 (A level)
74
20.67%
No qualifications
59
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
44.5%
Owns outright
63
32.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
12.57%
Social rents from council
7
3.66%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.66%
Total households: 191

Property prices in St James'

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £243K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St James' over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£297,500£281
Semi-Detached41£210,000£268
Terraced36£148,850£194
Flats4£91,500£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St James'

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James'.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,975£139,250£83,500
2017£210,000£73,000£120,000£79,000
2018£198,000£103,500£127,000£79,500
2019£222,500£82,000£134,500£92,000
2020£224,995£80,000£145,500£99,750
2021£235,000£84,250£159,000£114,950
2022£266,000£100,000£182,000£130,000
2023£284,975£85,000£179,000£125,000
2024£299,998£87,000£171,000£133,000
2025£285,000£84,000£201,000£152,000
2026£295,000£95,000£210,000£156,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James'.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James'.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£185£120
2017£186£124£155£104
2018£187£137£167£105
2019£193£113£163£127
2020£209£110£176£142
2021£234£172£193£145
2022£261£151£223£162
2023£260£158£226£162
2024£284£106£238£178
2025£275£129£255£202
2026£304£132£274£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James'.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St James' in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 2NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202514, Turf Pit Lane, Oldham, OL4 2NETerracedLeasehold£120,000
10 Jul 202528, Sunfield Avenue, Oldham, OL4 2NHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
10 Apr 202634, Haugh Hill Road, Oldham, OL4 2NQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
28 Mar 202532, Haugh Hill Road, Oldham, OL4 2NQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£223,000
07 Mar 202520, Haugh Hill Road, Oldham, OL4 2NQTerracedLeasehold£262,500

Schools

In the OL4 2NA postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL4 2NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHodge Clough Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 2NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL4 2NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMoorside Co-opOwen Street, Oldham, OL1 4JSWalking directions to Moorside Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL4 2NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Tarbuck

St James' - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Debbie Abrahams

Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham East and SaddleworthE14001415
WardSt James'E05014662
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moorside & SholverE02001104
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 007DE01005453
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL4 2NA

Is OL4 2NA (Moorside & Sholver) safe?

The area around OL4 2NA records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near OL4 2NA?

The median sale price around OL4 2NA in Moorside & Sholver is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL4 2NA?

There are 6 schools close to OL4 2NA, including Hodge Clough Primary School (Good), St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School (Outstanding) and Woodlands Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL4 2NA?

OL4 2NA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,733 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL4 2NA (Moorside & Sholver) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 2NA is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Tarbuck (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.