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OL9 0LZ

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Chadderton North

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Overview

Postcode OL9 0LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton Central area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below 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 Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Chadderton Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Chadderton Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chadderton Central is £38,957 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 0LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadderton Central near OL9 0LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 0LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester)
1 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 0LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miChadderton Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Chadderton Hall Park
0.3 miNoddy's Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Noddy's Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
2,330.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.42(-77%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.61(-69%)
Public order
4.21(-58%)
Vehicle crime
4.21(-30%)
Burglary
3.51(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
83.77%
Indian
16
4.64%
Bangladeshi
14
4.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.74%
Other White
5
1.45%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
29.53%
Level 3 (A level)
66
22.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.44%
No qualifications
42
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
46.38%
Owns with a mortgage
57
41.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.25%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.35%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Chadderton North

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £313K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) in Chadderton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadderton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£415,000£337
Semi-Detached59£257,000£302
Terraced31£207,000£242
Flats2£106,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadderton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£122,500£151,000£102,500
2017£241,000£120,000£167,500£128,000
2018£254,000£131,000£166,000£121,000
2019£259,975£128,500£167,000£136,000
2020£275,000£132,250£179,950£143,500
2021£309,000£120,000£205,500£155,000
2022£326,500£90,500£230,000£195,000
2023£320,000£145,000£248,271£193,750
2024£349,500£135,000£235,000£178,000
2025£375,450£106,000£257,000£206,000
2026£377,000£245,000£189,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£162£173£111
2017£208£155£185£143
2018£227£172£200£149
2019£245£165£218£146
2020£246£156£225£156
2021£281£171£237£181
2022£311£195£268£207
2023£326£182£271£213
2024£292£184£290£212
2025£331£178£293£211
2026£346£303£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadderton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 0LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 0LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202625, Challum Drive, Oldham, OL9 0LYDetachedFreehold£358,500
24 Apr 20265, Arkle Drive, Oldham, OL9 0NDDetachedFreehold£350,000
06 Nov 20257, Arkle Drive, Oldham, OL9 0NDDetachedFreehold£373,900
16 Jun 202520, Arkle Drive, Oldham, OL9 0NDDetachedFreehold£510,000
05 Dec 202510, Bannach Drive, Oldham, OL9 0QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the OL9 0LZ postcode area, located within Chadderton Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 0LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Herbert's RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Radclyffe SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Chadderton Prepraratory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 0LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 0LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChadderton Convenience Store840 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0PAWalking directions to Chadderton Convenience Store
0.3 miCo-op FoodCathedral Road, Oldham, OL9 0RGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miBaba's Local59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DWWalking directions to Baba's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL9 0LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Ford

Chadderton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardChadderton NorthE05014648
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadderton CentralE02001114
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 017DE01005334
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 0LZ

Is OL9 0LZ (Chadderton Central) safe?

The area around OL9 0LZ records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near OL9 0LZ?

The median sale price around OL9 0LZ in Chadderton Central is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 0LZ?

There are 13 schools close to OL9 0LZ, including St Herbert's RC School (Good), The Radclyffe School (Good) and The Chadderton Prepraratory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 0LZ?

The closest station to OL9 0LZ is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1,359 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL9 0LZ?

OL9 0LZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,131 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 0LZ (Chadderton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 0LZ is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Ford (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.