Postcode OL9 6PH is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton Central 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 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Chadderton Central is £180,000 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £227,500. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 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 1,555 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Busk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.9% 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 162 ft away from OL9 6PH.
Busk near OL9 6PH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £342,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £311,164 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £229,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 53 | £160,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 2 | £70,500 | £110 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £139,250 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £167,000 | £123,500 | £87,250 |
| 2018 | £192,000 | £120,000 | £93,750 |
| 2019 | £185,500 | £131,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £147,000 | £97,750 |
| 2021 | £315,995 | £182,500 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £247,000 | £185,000 | £136,000 |
| 2023 | £140,400 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £215,000 | £142,500 |
| 2025 | £272,500 | £230,000 | £157,000 |
| 2026 | £279,827 | £220,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £150 | £101 |
| 2017 | £270 | £146 | £110 |
| 2018 | £160 | £142 | £112 |
| 2019 | £204 | £163 | £116 |
| 2020 | £274 | £190 | £121 |
| 2021 | £306 | £214 | £149 |
| 2022 | £251 | £217 | £166 |
| 2023 | £169 | £222 | £177 |
| 2024 | £336 | £246 | £172 |
| 2025 | £338 | £262 | £199 |
| 2026 | £271 | £280 | £178 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9, Briarmere Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 74, Garforth Street, Oldham, OL9 6NX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 41, Prospect Road, Oldham, OL9 6LG | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 18, Amberley Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SL | Detached | Leasehold | £192,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 9, Amberley Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the OL9 6PH postcode area, located within Busk, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Ellen House Secondary | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westwood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Maple Leaf Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 6PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ghani Super Store | 2 Sylvan Street, Oldham, OL9 6LX | Walking directions to Ghani Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 1 Milne Street, Oldham, OL9 0JE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 521 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9SH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Alamin Groceries & Fish Market | 49-51 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6QB | Walking directions to Alamin Groceries & Fish Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sylhet Store | 35 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6QA | Walking directions to Sylhet 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 6PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nazrul Islam
Chadderton Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 6PH records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around OL9 6PH in Chadderton Central is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 6PH, including Ellen House Secondary (Good), Westwood Academy (Outstanding) and Maple Leaf Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 6PH is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 645 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 6PH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,555 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 6PH is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nazrul Islam (Labour Party).