Postcode OL9 6SW 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 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Busk is £37,493 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Berrisfield Park.
Busk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — 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 7.0% 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 6SW.
Busk near OL9 6SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Berrisfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Berrisfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £141,500 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £260,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £192,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £219,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL9 6SW postcode area, located within Busk, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ghani Super Store | 2 Sylvan Street, Oldham, OL9 6LX | Walking directions to Ghani Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 1 Milne Street, Oldham, OL9 0JE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tatka Mini Bazar | 112 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BX | Walking directions to Tatka Mini Bazar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Ellen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Baba's Local | 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DW | Walking directions to Baba's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.