Postcode OL9 7BN is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Werneth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Werneth Park.
Werneth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Werneth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from OL9 7BN.
Werneth near OL9 7BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £206,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £142,000 |
10 year median price trend in Werneth
In the OL9 7BN postcode area, located within Werneth, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 7BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Local Bargains | 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Walking directions to Local Bargains |
| 0.1 mi | Suffolk News & Groceries | 42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DY | Walking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Khan's Convenience Store | 61 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BX | Walking directions to Khan's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Attock Superstore | 216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LS | Walking directions to Attock Superstore |
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.