Postcode OL4 2PX is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead 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 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Strinesdale Country Park.
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 0.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 2PX.
Moorside & Sholver near OL4 2PX 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Strinesdale Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Strinesdale Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
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 2PX postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 2PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moorside Co-op | Owen Street, Oldham, OL1 4JS | Walking directions to Moorside Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | Price Cutters | 271 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4HR | Walking directions to Price Cutters |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.