Postcode OL9 6PX 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 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 Coldhurst is £160,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 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 7.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 6PX.
Busk near OL9 6PX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £361,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £297,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £180,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 30 | £140,750 | £185 |
| Flats | 4 | £111,225 | £172 |
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 | £230,000 | £118,750 | £218,500 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £105,200 | £177,500 | £140,000 |
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 | £281 | £184 |
| 2026 | £264 | £142 | £243 | £161 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 41, Prospect Road, Oldham, OL9 6LG | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 12, Stirling Street, Oldham, OL9 6LU | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 64, Stirling Street, Oldham, OL9 6LU | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 27, Stirling Street, Oldham, OL9 6LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £128,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 3, Prospect Road, Oldham, OL9 6LH | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the OL9 6PX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Ellen House Secondary | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Westwood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Maple Leaf Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 6PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ghani Super Store | 2 Sylvan Street, Oldham, OL9 6LX | Walking directions to Ghani Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Alamin Groceries & Fish Market | 49-51 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6QB | Walking directions to Alamin Groceries & Fish Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tatka Mini Bazar | 112 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BX | Walking directions to Tatka Mini Bazar |
| 0.2 mi | Sylhet Store | 35 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6QA | Walking directions to Sylhet Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sonali Supermarket | Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6AZ | Walking directions to Sonali Supermarket |
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 6PX, 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 6PX 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 6PX in Coldhurst is £160,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 6PX, 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 6PX is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 537 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 6PX 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 6PX 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).