Postcode OL4 2RL is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterhead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 2.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Waterhead Park.
Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from OL4 2RL.
Waterhead near OL4 2RL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead 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 2RL postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 2RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shaz Mini Market | 381 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RJ | Walking directions to Shaz Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2HN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Littlemoor Mini Market | 37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RT | Walking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market |
| 0.2 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.