Postcode insights

OL9 6RR

Brierley Street

Coldhurst

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Detailed insights for OL9 6RR

Overview

Postcode OL9 6RR is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst ward 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 nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Busk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from OL9 6RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Busk near OL9 6RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 6RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 6RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBerrisfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Berrisfield Park
0.2 miYasmin Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park
0.4 miFitton ParkSmallWalking directions to Fitton Park

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
15,690.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.25(+11%)
Other theft
38.85(+489%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.71(+4%)
Shoplifting
12.47(+116%)
Public order
11.03(+9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
392
82.18%
British
27
5.66%
Pakistani
15
3.14%
Other White
10
2.1%
Chinese
8
1.68%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
35.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
17.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
35
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
39.84%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.03%
Owns outright
24
18.75%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.47%
Other social rented
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Coldhurst

Median price£136,500
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £192K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 (about £189 per square foot) in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coldhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£255,000£260
Semi-Detached4£195,000£269
Terraced30£130,000£170
Flats1£120,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coldhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coldhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£140,000
2026£297,500£191,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coldhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coldhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£183
2026£264£269£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coldhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coldhurst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202591, Bamford Street, Oldham, OL9 6RSTerracedLeasehold£129,000
24 Jun 202551, Westfield Street, Oldham, OL9 6RHTerracedLeasehold£148,000
19 Mar 202636, Brierley Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SBOtherFreehold£3,800
14 Aug 202587, Brierley Street, Oldham, OL9 6RFTerracedLeasehold£110,000
29 Apr 202536, Denmark Way, Oldham, OL9 6SDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the OL9 6RR postcode area, located within Busk, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 6RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBurnley Brow Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEllen House SecondaryOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBare Trees Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 6RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 6RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChadderton Superstore76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PWWalking directions to Chadderton Superstore
0.2 miPapa's Mini Market135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ESWalking directions to Papa's Mini Market
0.2 miAldiEllen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QRWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miBaba's Local59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DWWalking directions to Baba's Local
0.3 miAl-Emaan269 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL1 2NJWalking directions to Al-Emaan

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL9 6RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammed Mohib Abu Taleb

Coldhurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardColdhurstE05014650
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BuskE02001113
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 016BE01005351
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 6RR

Is OL9 6RR (Busk) safe?

The area around OL9 6RR 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.

What is the average house price near OL9 6RR?

The median sale price around OL9 6RR in Busk is £136,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 6RR?

There are 20 schools close to OL9 6RR, including Burnley Brow Community School (Good), Ellen House Secondary and Bare Trees Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 6RR?

The closest station to OL9 6RR is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 920 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 6RR?

OL9 6RR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,737 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 6RR (Busk) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 6RR 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.