Postcode insights

OL9 7DF

Norfolk Street

Werneth

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Detailed insights for OL9 7DF

Overview

Postcode OL9 7DF 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, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year. The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
49.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Werneth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.1%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from OL9 7DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Werneth near OL9 7DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 7DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 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)
0.8 mi

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 7DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWerneth ParkLargeWalking directions to Werneth Park
0.5 miCoalshaw Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Coalshaw Green Park
0.3 miTamworth Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tamworth Street Park

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
8,892.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.53(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.71(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.6(+85%)
Public order
16(+58%)
Burglary
10.67(+93%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
61
24.21%
Pakistani
52
20.63%
Bangladeshi
48
19.05%
Other
42
16.67%
African
16
6.35%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
38.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
26.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.71%
Level 3 (A level)
14
8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
35.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
14.15%
Owns outright
14
13.21%
Social rents from council
14
13.21%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.89%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Werneth

Median price£182,750
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £248K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £352,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£320,000£270
Semi-Detached8£259,000£225
Terraced32£151,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Werneth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£245,000£145,000
2026£320,000£280,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£259£168
2026£282£168£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Werneth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025184, Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BNTerracedFreehold£110,000
19 Aug 202511, Woodfield Close, Oldham, OL8 4LJTerracedFreehold£107,000
07 Mar 202555, Stafford Street, Oldham, OL9 7DADetachedLeasehold£250,000
26 Mar 20269, Elm Way, Oldham, OL9 7FLDetachedLeasehold£333,000
22 Dec 202540, Netherfield Close, Oldham, OL8 4ERDetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the OL9 7DF postcode area, located within Werneth, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 7DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryStanley Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCorpus Christi RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFreehold Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 7DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 7DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLocal Bargains178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BNWalking directions to Local Bargains
0.1 miSuffolk News & Groceries42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DYWalking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries
0.1 miRafiq's Superstore54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BUWalking directions to Rafiq's Superstore
0.1 miKhan's Convenience Store61 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BXWalking directions to Khan's Convenience Store
0.2 miOxford Mini Cash & Carry55 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SLWalking directions to Oxford Mini Cash & Carry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL9 7DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fida Hussain

Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardWernethE05014665
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WernethE02007000
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 036DE01005463
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 7DF

Is OL9 7DF (Werneth) safe?

The area around OL9 7DF records about 104 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OL9 7DF?

The median sale price around OL9 7DF in Werneth is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 7DF?

There are 20 schools close to OL9 7DF, including Stanley Road Primary School (Good), Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Freehold Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 7DF?

The closest station to OL9 7DF is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 744 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 7DF?

OL9 7DF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,140 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 7DF (Werneth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 7DF 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).

Data Sources

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.