Postcode OL4 3AR is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead ward of Oldham in the North West region , and forms part of the Salem area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Salem is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lees Park.
Salem has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Salem has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Salem is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 3AR.
Salem near OL4 3AR 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 3AR postcode area, located within Salem, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.