Postcode OL9 0EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton Central ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 251.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton Central is £38,957 per year. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Noddy's Playing Fields.
Chadderton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadderton Central is £38,957 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from OL9 0EQ.
Chadderton Central near OL9 0EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Noddy's Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Noddy's Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £342,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £280,000 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £230,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 57 | £160,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 2 | £110,500 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £139,250 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £167,000 | £123,500 | £87,250 |
| 2018 | £192,000 | £120,000 | £93,750 |
| 2019 | £185,500 | £131,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £147,000 | £97,750 |
| 2021 | £315,995 | £182,500 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £247,000 | £185,000 | £136,000 |
| 2023 | £140,400 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £215,000 | £142,500 |
| 2025 | £272,500 | £215,000 | £157,000 |
| 2026 | — | £230,000 | £143,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £150 | £101 |
| 2017 | £270 | £146 | £110 |
| 2018 | £160 | £142 | £112 |
| 2019 | £204 | £163 | £116 |
| 2020 | £274 | £190 | £121 |
| 2021 | £306 | £214 | £149 |
| 2022 | £251 | £217 | £166 |
| 2023 | £169 | £222 | £177 |
| 2024 | £336 | £246 | £172 |
| 2025 | £338 | £262 | £199 |
| 2026 | — | £289 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 0EQ.
In the OL9 0EQ postcode area, located within Chadderton Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 0EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Baba's Local | 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DW | Walking directions to Baba's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Parkgate Store | 7 Parkgate, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AW | Walking directions to Parkgate Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 1 Milne Street, Oldham, OL9 0JE | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL9 0EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nazrul Islam
Chadderton Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 0EQ records about 252 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL9 0EQ in Chadderton Central is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL9 0EQ, including Bare Trees Primary School (Outstanding), Burnley Brow Community School (Good) and The Chadderton Prepraratory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 0EQ is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,276 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 0EQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 0EQ is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nazrul Islam (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.