Postcode OL9 7BF is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Werneth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year. The median sale price in Werneth is £161,848 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,000 and £233,750. The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.
Werneth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,987 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Werneth has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from OL9 7BF.
Werneth near OL9 7BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £161,848 (about £195 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £352,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £267,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 41 | £150,000 | £177 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £125 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £82,000 | £124,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £143,200 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | £226,995 | £160,000 | £75,500 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £138,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £236,498 | £191,248 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £249,995 | £170,498 | £112,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £170,000 | £117,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £195,000 | £188,750 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £243,500 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £288,000 | £267,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £106 | £139 | £82 |
| 2017 | £197 | £165 | £89 |
| 2018 | £203 | £170 | £91 |
| 2019 | £169 | £133 | £106 |
| 2020 | £199 | £165 | £111 |
| 2021 | £173 | £183 | £122 |
| 2022 | £98 | £218 | £143 |
| 2023 | £197 | £205 | £122 |
| 2024 | £274 | £226 | £145 |
| 2025 | £264 | £252 | £168 |
| 2026 | £286 | £168 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 213, Block Lane, Oldham, OL9 7QA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £153,500 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 1, Berkshire Close, Oldham, OL9 7SW | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 258, Block Lane, Oldham, OL9 7QB | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 260, Block Lane, Oldham, OL9 7QB | Terraced | Leasehold | £126,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 187, Block Lane, Oldham, OL9 7SD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the OL9 7BF postcode area, located within Werneth, there are 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Stanley Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Freehold Community Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 7BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Fareed Store | 154 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SH | Walking directions to Al Fareed Store |
| 0.2 mi | Khan's Convenience Store | 61 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BX | Walking directions to Khan's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Hafiz Mini Market | 44 Lincoln Street, Oldham, OL9 7RN | Walking directions to Hafiz Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Suffolk News & Groceries | 42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DY | Walking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
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 7BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fida Hussain
Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 7BF records about 68 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL9 7BF in Werneth is £161,848 (about £195 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 7BF, including Stanley Road Primary School (Good), Freehold Community Academy (Good) and Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 7BF is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 543 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 7BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,987 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 7BF is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fida Hussain (Labour and Co-operative Party).