Postcode OL9 7JL 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 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 nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 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.
Werneth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Werneth has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 7JL.
Werneth near OL9 7JL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.3 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 7JL.
In the OL9 7JL 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 7JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Fareed Store | 154 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SH | Walking directions to Al Fareed Store |
| 0.1 mi | Suffolk News & Groceries | 42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DY | Walking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Khan's Convenience Store | 61 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BX | Walking directions to Khan's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Spot | 126 Stanley Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7HT | Walking directions to Bargain Spot |
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 7JL, 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 7JL 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 7JL 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 7JL, 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 7JL is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 670 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 7JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,278 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 7JL 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.