Postcode OL9 6SQ 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 £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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from OL9 6SQ.
Busk near OL9 6SQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.1 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 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 6SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 15, Busk Walk, Oldham, OL9 6SG | Other | Freehold | £5,800 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 87, Brierley Street, Oldham, OL9 6RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 94, Bamford Street, Oldham, OL9 6RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 91, Bamford Street, Oldham, OL9 6RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £129,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 63, Burnley Lane, Oldham, OL9 0BU | Terraced | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the OL9 6SQ 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 | Burnley Brow Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2014. | |
| 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 6SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Ellen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Al-Emaan | 269 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL1 2NJ | Walking directions to Al-Emaan |
| 0.3 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 6SQ, 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 6SQ 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 6SQ 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 6SQ, including Ellen House Secondary (Good), Burnley Brow Community School (Good) and Maple Leaf Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 6SQ is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 910 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 6SQ 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 6SQ 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).