Postcode OL4 2RQ 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Waterhead is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Waterhead Park.
Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Waterhead has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 89.7% 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 of residents in Waterhead is £32,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from OL4 2RQ.
Waterhead near OL4 2RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £410,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £295,000; semi-detached at £190,000; terraced at £135,000; flats at £106,000.
10 years price trend in Waterhead
In the OL4 2RQ postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.