Postcode OL9 6AT is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Busk area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Berrisfield Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Busk has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from OL9 6AT.
Busk near OL9 6AT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 (about £189 per square foot) in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £255,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £195,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 30 | £130,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £144,000 | £48,000 | £96,500 | £78,500 |
| 2017 | £191,000 | £41,500 | £134,975 | £69,950 |
| 2018 | £211,000 | £44,000 | £102,000 | £73,250 |
| 2019 | £208,500 | £57,500 | £170,475 | £76,250 |
| 2020 | £232,000 | £60,500 | £124,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £76,000 | £139,500 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £86,000 | £185,000 | £117,500 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £96,000 | £162,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | — | £75,000 | £180,000 | £116,000 |
| 2025 | £192,000 | £118,750 | £219,250 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | — | £191,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £118 | £74 | £153 | £86 |
| 2017 | £165 | £63 | £165 | £88 |
| 2018 | £183 | £72 | £153 | £91 |
| 2019 | £185 | £106 | £186 | £94 |
| 2020 | £226 | £99 | £150 | £100 |
| 2021 | £216 | £133 | £166 | £119 |
| 2022 | £219 | £113 | £233 | £138 |
| 2023 | £244 | £133 | £247 | £159 |
| 2024 | — | £120 | £229 | £136 |
| 2025 | £241 | £201 | £249 | £183 |
| 2026 | £264 | — | £269 | £145 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6AT.
In the OL9 6AT postcode area, located within Busk, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 6AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al-Saggaf Convenience Store | 154 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BG | Walking directions to Al-Saggaf Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Westwood Mini Market | 178 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BG | Walking directions to Westwood Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sonali Supermarket | Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6AZ | Walking directions to Sonali Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sylhet Store | 35 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6QA | Walking directions to Sylhet Store |
| 0.1 mi | Alamin Groceries & Fish Market | 49-51 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6QB | Walking directions to Alamin Groceries & Fish Market |
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 6AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Mohib Abu Taleb
Coldhurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 6AT records about 97 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL9 6AT in Busk is £136,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 6AT, including Richmond Academy (Good), The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy and Westwood High (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 6AT is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 107 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 6AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,746 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 6AT is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Mohib Abu Taleb (Independent).
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.