Postcode OL4 2QS 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 46.3 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 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 low crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Moorside & Sholver is £50,353 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 2QS.
Moorside & Sholver near OL4 2QS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Strinesdale Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Strinesdale Country Park |
Based on 85 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 | 14 | £322,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterhead
In the OL4 2QS 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 2QS
| 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 |
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.