Postcode OL9 6BF 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 very high crime levels, with around 302.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Berrisfield Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Busk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from OL9 6BF.
Busk near OL9 6BF 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £266,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £194,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL9 6BF 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 6BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Al-Saggaf Convenience Store | 154 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BG | Walking directions to Al-Saggaf Convenience Store |
| 0 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 6BF, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.