Postcode OL9 6RN 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 £145,000 (around £188 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,500 and £181,000. The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 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 3.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 6RN.
Busk near OL9 6RN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £188 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 | 30 | £136,500 | £162 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £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 | — | £175,000 | £135,000 |
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 | £249 | £184 |
| 2026 | £264 | — | £225 | £152 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6RN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 192, Garforth Street, Oldham, OL9 6RN | Terraced | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 36, Brierley Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 7, Brierley Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 36, Brierley Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SB | Other | Freehold | £3,800 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 51, Westfield Street, Oldham, OL9 6RH | Terraced | Leasehold | £148,000 |
In the OL9 6RN postcode area, located within Busk, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 6RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Baba's Local | 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DW | Walking directions to Baba's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Ellen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Ghani Super Store | 2 Sylvan Street, Oldham, OL9 6LX | Walking directions to Ghani Super 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 6RN, 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 6RN 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL9 6RN in Coldhurst is £145,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 6RN, including Ellen House Secondary, Burnley Brow Community School (Good) and Bare Trees Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 6RN is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 880 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 6RN 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 6RN 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).