Postcode OL9 6ES is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst area 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, roughly 2.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year. The median sale price in Coldhurst is £143,250 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,625 and £180,000. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Coppice Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 427 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% 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 104 ft away from OL9 6ES.
Busk near OL9 6ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 (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 | 5 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 33 | £138,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 3 | £117,250 | £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 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £111,225 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
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 | £184 |
| 2026 | £264 | £199 | £225 | £158 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 24, Bankside Close, Oldham, OL9 6TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £160,500 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 33, Bankside Close, Oldham, OL9 6TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 38, Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EF | Other | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Comsec Ltd, The Security Park, Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EF | Other | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 28, Richmond Walk, Oldham, OL9 6TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,500 |
In the OL9 6ES postcode area, located within Busk, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | The Oldham College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated. | |
Oldham Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 6ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A Bros Convenience Store | 21 Bankside Close, Oldham, OL9 6TQ | Walking directions to A Bros Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Afsana Convenience Store | 4 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1BD | Walking directions to Afsana Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Al-Saggaf Convenience Store | 154 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 6BG | Walking directions to Al-Saggaf Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bhatti Foods | 14 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, OL8 4BA | Walking directions to Bhatti Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham European Store | 47 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH | Walking directions to Oldham European Store |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL9 6ES, 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 6ES records about 303 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6ES in Coldhurst is £143,250 (about £189 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 6ES, including The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (Good), The Oldham College and Oldham Sixth Form College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 6ES is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 260 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 6ES scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 427 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 6ES 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).