Postcode OL4 5JQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Salem area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very 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 2.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Salem has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Salem has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from OL4 5JQ.
Salem near OL4 5JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £133,750 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's
In the OL4 5JQ postcode area, located within Salem, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL4 5JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Athens Way, Oldham, OL4 3BP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lees Mini Market | 52 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA | Walking directions to Lees Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1NZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lees Village Service Station | St. John Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DQ | Walking directions to Lees Village Service Station |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.