Postcode OL4 3EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Waterhead area 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 284.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterhead is £35,879 per year. The median sale price in Waterhead is £178,000 (around £208 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,750 and £227,475. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Waterhead Park.
Waterhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 196 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Waterhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 3EJ.
Waterhead near OL4 3EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Waterhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Waterhead Park |
| 0.4 mi | Becket Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Becket Meadows |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Waterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £330,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £202,500 | £255 |
| Terraced | 55 | £140,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191,500 | £65,000 | £151,500 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £231,995 | £261,995 | £143,250 | £70,500 |
| 2018 | £198,500 | £184,998 | £128,500 | £72,500 |
| 2019 | £237,500 | £50,000 | £140,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £309,995 | £73,000 | £150,000 | £81,000 |
| 2021 | £314,995 | £80,000 | £175,000 | £106,000 |
| 2022 | £302,500 | £125,000 | £190,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £200,000 | £132,500 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £175,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £87,500 | £210,000 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | — | £200,000 | £134,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £118 | £161 | £86 |
| 2017 | £208 | £221 | £167 | £82 |
| 2018 | £198 | £153 | £159 | £86 |
| 2019 | £226 | £97 | £163 | £94 |
| 2020 | £249 | £113 | £163 | £94 |
| 2021 | £254 | £141 | £204 | £125 |
| 2022 | £266 | £235 | £224 | £143 |
| 2023 | £264 | £201 | £232 | £161 |
| 2024 | £284 | £239 | £240 | £159 |
| 2025 | £273 | £167 | £241 | £176 |
| 2026 | £280 | — | £249 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL4 3EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 18, Osmond Street, Oldham, OL4 3EB | Terraced | Leasehold | £146,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 11, Osmond Street, Oldham, OL4 3EB | Terraced | Leasehold | £91,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 22, Osmond Street, Oldham, OL4 3EB | Other | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 22, Osmond Street, Oldham, OL4 3EB | Other | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 1, Osmond Street, Oldham, OL4 3EB | Terraced | Leasehold | £40,000 |
In the OL4 3EJ postcode area, located within Waterhead, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2022. | |
Greenacres Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Jun 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
Oasis Academy Clarksfield ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL4 3EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2GA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | 165 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Littlemoor Mini Market | 37 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RT | Walking directions to Littlemoor Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL4 3EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Taylor
Waterhead - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL4 3EJ records about 284 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL4 3EJ in Waterhead is £178,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL4 3EJ, including St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement), Greenacres Primary Academy (Good) and Oasis Academy Clarksfield (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL4 3EJ is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,213 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL4 3EJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL4 3EJ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Taylor (Reform UK).