Postcode OL4 2NE 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Moorside & Sholver is £41,200 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 3.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sholver Millennium Green.
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.
Moorside & Sholver has a high crime rate.
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.
The average income of residents in Moorside & Sholver is £41,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from OL4 2NE.
Moorside & Sholver near OL4 2NE 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 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 |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | 17 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £83,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £149,700 |
10 year median price trend in St James'
In the OL4 2NE postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 2NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moorside Co-op | Owen Street, Oldham, OL1 4JS | Walking directions to Moorside Co-op |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.