Postcode OL9 7AA is located in a major urban area, within the Failsworth East ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Failsworth East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year. The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Higher Memorial Park.
Failsworth East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Failsworth East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from OL9 7AA.
Failsworth East near OL9 7AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Higher Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Higher Memorial Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Failsworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £419,000 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £242,500 | £304 |
| Terraced | 58 | £187,975 | £234 |
| Flats | 1 | £140,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,995 | — | £149,498 | £99,500 |
| 2017 | £288,750 | £84,500 | £135,000 | £107,975 |
| 2018 | £266,750 | £106,000 | £145,000 | £119,000 |
| 2019 | £294,000 | £105,000 | £146,250 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £322,500 | £94,975 | £175,000 | £138,500 |
| 2021 | £344,500 | £100,000 | £188,725 | £149,950 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £128,725 | £217,475 | £165,500 |
| 2023 | £307,500 | £132,750 | £200,000 | £163,500 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £132,500 | £207,000 | £177,500 |
| 2025 | £417,500 | £112,000 | £220,000 | £187,000 |
| 2026 | £361,000 | — | £258,000 | £173,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | — | £183 | £130 |
| 2017 | £225 | £126 | £161 | £137 |
| 2018 | £244 | £158 | £186 | £161 |
| 2019 | £243 | £175 | £187 | £158 |
| 2020 | £269 | £176 | £205 | £182 |
| 2021 | £288 | £157 | £232 | £183 |
| 2022 | £305 | £201 | £253 | £198 |
| 2023 | £317 | £214 | £258 | £219 |
| 2024 | £305 | £254 | £250 | £229 |
| 2025 | £323 | £165 | £289 | £226 |
| 2026 | £351 | — | £333 | £239 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7AA.
In the OL9 7AA postcode area, located within Failsworth East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 7AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Euro Mart | 728-730 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9FD | Walking directions to Euro Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 714-716 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9FD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | BBM Supermarket | 615 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9AN | Walking directions to BBM Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4EH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 650 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9DU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL9 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Barry Brooks
Failsworth East - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 7AA records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL9 7AA in Failsworth East is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL9 7AA, including SMS Changing Lives School (Good), Higher Failsworth Primary School (Good) and Hollinwood Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 7AA is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 251 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 7AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering OL9 7AA is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Barry Brooks (Reform UK).
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.