Postcode OL9 8AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton South area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton South West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year. The median sale price in Chadderton South is £205,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,000 and £245,500. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coalshaw Green Park.
Chadderton South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,694 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from OL9 8AJ.
Chadderton South West near OL9 8AJ 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Princess Park | Small | Walking directions to Princess Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Chadderton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £485,000 | £352 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £230,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 53 | £175,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 6 | £125,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £485,000 | £115,000 | £239,000 | £176,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £220 |
| 2026 | £352 | £244 | £271 | £234 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 3, Argyll Road, Oldham, OL9 8AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 35, Argyll Road, Oldham, OL9 8AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 11, Argyll Road, Oldham, OL9 8AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 15, Ross Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8AN | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 7, Ross Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8AN | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the OL9 8AJ postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Yew Tree Community School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Stanley Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local Extra | 129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AY | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Jardine Way, Oldham, OL9 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Happy Shopper | 104 Eaves Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8RQ | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Richwell Steed Stores | 129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HR | Walking directions to Richwell Steed Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QP | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL9 8AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Jackson
Chadderton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 8AJ records about 74 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 8AJ in Chadderton South is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to OL9 8AJ, including Yew Tree Community School (Requires improvement), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Stanley Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 8AJ is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 726 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 8AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,694 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 8AJ 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).