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OL9 7JR

Canal Street

Chadderton South

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Detailed insights for OL9 7JR

Overview

Postcode OL9 7JR is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton South ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton South East is £34,943 per year. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coalshaw Green Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
59%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Chadderton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chadderton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59%

Approximately 59.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Chadderton South East is £34,943 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from OL9 7JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadderton South East near OL9 7JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 7JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 7JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCoalshaw Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Coalshaw Green Park
0.5 miIncline ParkSmallWalking directions to Incline Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
5,810.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.41(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.78(+71%)
Vehicle crime
20.73(+246%)
Public order
18.22(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.96(+89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
69.05%
Bangladeshi
30
10.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.4%
Pakistani
8
2.72%
Other Asian
8
2.72%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
35.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
20%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.4%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
33.97%
Other social rented
39
25%
Owns outright
25
16.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.46%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.62%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Chadderton South

Median price£186,750
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £238K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £186,750 (about £242 per square foot) in Chadderton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadderton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£475,000£327
Semi-Detached62£230,000£262
Terraced58£175,500£232
Flats7£125,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadderton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£72,500£118,000£82,000
2017£135,000£86,250£126,000£92,000
2018£135,000£79,000£134,000£91,000
2019£319,995£75,000£136,250£109,000
2020£349,995£68,500£165,000£120,000
2021£371,995£95,500£178,000£128,500
2022£349,995£97,500£222,500£140,250
2023£379,995£100,000£220,000£152,500
2024£399,995£103,000£210,000£155,500
2025£327,500£125,000£225,000£173,500
2026£482,500£125,000£263,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£120£143£116
2017£176£143£158£115
2018£213£157£157£115
2019£251£144£162£133
2020£267£167£189£151
2021£282£163£204£152
2022£302£162£241£179
2023£333£182£252£197
2024£307£189£239£201
2025£308£215£258£221
2026£353£207£281£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadderton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 202636, Summercroft, Oldham, OL9 7JPTerracedLeasehold£167,000
21 Apr 202644, Summercroft, Oldham, OL9 7JPTerracedLeasehold£150,000
07 Jul 202524, Summercroft, Oldham, OL9 7JPTerracedLeasehold£180,000
30 Jun 202530, Summercroft, Oldham, OL9 7JPTerracedLeasehold£150,000
20 Nov 202549, Hardman Street, Oldham, OL9 7HEOtherLeasehold£78,000

Schools

In the OL9 7JR postcode area, located within Chadderton South East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 7JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCorpus Christi RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryStanley Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryYew Tree Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 7JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 7JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCoalshaw Green Mini Mart75-77 Coalshaw Green Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8JPWalking directions to Coalshaw Green Mini Mart
0.2 miKosh Superstore50 Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JWWalking directions to Kosh Superstore
0.2 miBargain Spot126 Stanley Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7HTWalking directions to Bargain Spot
0.2 miDrury Convenience Store145 Drury Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EUWalking directions to Drury Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressButler Green, Oldham, OL9 8NQWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Jackson

Chadderton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardChadderton SouthE05014649
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadderton South EastE02001124
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 027AE01005342
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 7JR

Is OL9 7JR (Chadderton South East) safe?

The area around OL9 7JR records about 122 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OL9 7JR?

The median sale price around OL9 7JR in Chadderton South East is £186,750 (about £242 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 7JR?

There are 19 schools close to OL9 7JR, including Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding), Stanley Road Primary School (Good) and Yew Tree Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 7JR?

The closest station to OL9 7JR is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 100 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 7JR?

OL9 7JR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,215 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 7JR (Chadderton South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 7JR is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Jackson (Reform UK).

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.