Postcode OL9 6AD is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Oldham Town North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 86 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 90.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 60.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from OL9 6AD.
Oldham Town North near OL9 6AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £260,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £192,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL9 6AD postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 6AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al-Saggaf Convenience Store | 154 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BG | Walking directions to Al-Saggaf Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Westwood Mini Market | 178 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BG | Walking directions to Westwood Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sonali Supermarket | Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6AZ | Walking directions to Sonali Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | A Bros Convenience Store | 21 Bankside Close, Oldham, OL9 6TQ | Walking directions to A Bros Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Helmar Corner Shop | 2 Grange Street, Oldham, OL9 6DX | Walking directions to Helmar Corner Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.