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OL9 0PJ

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Chadderton North

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Detailed insights for OL9 0PJ

Overview

Postcode OL9 0PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Middleton Junction area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Middleton Junction has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Middleton Junction has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from OL9 0PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Junction near OL9 0PJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 0PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
4,878.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.98(-33%)
Public order
22.35(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.07(+6%)
Vehicle crime
17.09(+185%)
Burglary
7.23(+31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
86.88%
Bangladeshi
18
6.38%
Pakistani
9
3.19%
Indian
3
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.71%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.86%
No qualifications
56
22.76%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.11%
Apprenticeship
31
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
95
71.97%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.21%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

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 0PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 0PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 20259, Avon Road, Oldham, OL9 0PHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£233,000
10 Dec 202589, Oakbank Avenue, Oldham, OL9 0PWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
19 May 202598, Oakbank Avenue, Oldham, OL9 0PWDetachedLeasehold£295,000
10 Apr 202516, Conway Grove, Oldham, OL9 0PRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,500
09 Jan 202677, Chadderton Park Road, Oldham, OL9 0PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£251,000

Schools

In the OL9 0PJ postcode area, located within Middleton Junction, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 0PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMills Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Radclyffe SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Herbert's RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 0PJ
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
0.4 miCostcutter1064 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RNWalking directions to Costcutter

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 0PJ, 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)Middleton JunctionE02001112
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 015DE01005336
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 0PJ

Is OL9 0PJ (Middleton Junction) safe?

The area around OL9 0PJ records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL9 0PJ?

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

What schools are near OL9 0PJ?

There are 15 schools close to OL9 0PJ, including Mills Hill Primary School (Good), The Radclyffe School (Good) and St Herbert's RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 0PJ?

The closest station to OL9 0PJ is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 938 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL9 0PJ?

OL9 0PJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,169 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 0PJ (Middleton Junction) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 0PJ 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.