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OL9 7FN

Dover Street

Werneth

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Detailed insights for OL9 7FN

Overview

Postcode OL9 7FN 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 low crime levels, with around 0.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
89%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Werneth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Werneth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

89%

Approximately 89.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from OL9 7FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Werneth near OL9 7FN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 7FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 7FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWerneth ParkLargeWalking directions to Werneth Park
0.1 miTamworth Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tamworth Street Park
0.4 miCoppice ParkSmallWalking directions to Coppice Park

Area Profile

Population
124
Population density
5,511.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
0.62(-98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
44
35.77%
British
36
29.27%
Other White
9
7.32%
Pakistani
8
6.5%
Other Asian
7
5.69%
Total population: 123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
29
28.43%
No qualifications
25
24.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
13
12.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 102

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
47.95%
Other social rented
30
41.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
4.11%
Owns with a mortgage
2
2.74%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.74%
Total households: 73

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20264, St Johns Street, Oldham, OL9 7QSDetachedFreehold£320,000
06 Feb 202631, Bath Street, Oldham, OL9 7QXTerracedLeasehold£260,000
17 Oct 20253, Bath Street, Oldham, OL9 7QXTerracedFreehold£120,000
29 Sept 20259, Bath Street, Oldham, OL9 7QXTerracedLeasehold£230,000
07 Jul 202546, Tamworth Street, Oldham, OL9 7QYTerracedLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the OL9 7FN postcode area, located within Werneth, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 7FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDarul Hadis Latifiah NorthwestOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFreehold Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWestwood HighOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 7FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miA Bros Convenience Store314-318 Manchester Street, Oldham, OL9 6HQWalking directions to A Bros Convenience Store
0.1 miTop Shop51 Edward Street, Oldham, OL9 7QTWalking directions to Top Shop
0.1 miAshir Corner Shop4 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SNWalking directions to Ashir Corner Shop
0.2 miSpar289 Manchester Street, Oldham, OL8 1SYWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miFeatherstall Convenience StoreFeatherstall Road South, Oldham, OL9 6HLWalking directions to Featherstall Convenience Store

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 7FN, 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 036BE01034233
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2020-11-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 7FN

Is OL9 7FN (Werneth) safe?

The area around OL9 7FN records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7FN?

The median sale price around OL9 7FN 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 7FN?

There are 20 schools close to OL9 7FN, including Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest (Good), Freehold Community Academy (Good) and Westwood High (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 7FN?

The closest station to OL9 7FN is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 504 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 7FN?

OL9 7FN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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