Postcode OL9 7DS 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 South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 15.6% 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 300 ft away from OL9 7DS.
Werneth near OL9 7DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £320,000 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £259,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 32 | £151,000 | £168 |
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 | £245,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £280,000 | £147,500 |
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 | £259 | £168 |
| 2026 | £282 | £168 | £192 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 184, Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 9, Elm Way, Oldham, OL9 7FL | Detached | Leasehold | £333,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 11, Woodfield Close, Oldham, OL8 4LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £107,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 5, Acorn Close, Oldham, OL9 7FJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 4, Little Town, Oldham, OL8 4LW | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the OL9 7DS postcode area, located within Werneth, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 7DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Suffolk News & Groceries | 42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DY | Walking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Local Bargains | 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Walking directions to Local Bargains |
| 0.1 mi | Khan's Convenience Store | 61 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BX | Walking directions to Khan's Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Al Fareed Store | 154 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SH | Walking directions to Al Fareed Store |
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 7DS, 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 7DS 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.
The median sale price around OL9 7DS in Werneth is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 7DS, including Stanley Road Primary School (Good), Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Freehold Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 7DS is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 777 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 7DS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 7DS 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).
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.