Postcode OL9 6QJ 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 120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Berrisfield Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,893 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Busk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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 105 ft away from OL9 6QJ.
Busk near OL9 6QJ 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) |
| 0.7 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community 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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | Datadex Ltd, Quebec Street, Oldham, OL9 6QJ | Other | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 41, Ashley Street, Oldham, OL9 6LS | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 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 |
In the OL9 6QJ postcode area, located within Busk, there are 8 primary and 1 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 | Not applicable | Maple Leaf Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Maple Leaf Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Path 4 | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Path 4 ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Ellen House Secondary | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Ellen House Secondary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 6QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Ellen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tatka Mini Bazar | 112 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BX | Walking directions to Tatka Mini Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Ghani Super Store | 2 Sylvan Street, Oldham, OL9 6LX | Walking directions to Ghani Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Coldhurst Convenience Store | 162 Chadderton Way, Oldham, OL1 2EW | Walking directions to Coldhurst Convenience 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 6QJ, 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 6QJ records about 121 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 violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL9 6QJ 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 6QJ, including Maple Leaf Primary School, Path 4 (Requires improvement) and Ellen House Secondary (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 6QJ is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 548 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 6QJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,893 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 6QJ 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).