Postcode OL9 7SL 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. The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 29.1% 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.
The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 7SL.
Werneth near OL9 7SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £206,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £142,000 |
10 year median price trend in Werneth
In the OL9 7SL 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 7SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Oxford Mini Cash & Carry | 55 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Oxford Mini Cash & Carry |
| 0 mi | Sabri Stores | 58 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Sabri Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Hafiz Mini Market | 44 Lincoln Street, Oldham, OL9 7RN | Walking directions to Hafiz Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Ashir Corner Shop | 4 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SN | Walking directions to Ashir Corner Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.