Postcode OL9 8AU 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Princess Park.
Chadderton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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 280 ft away from OL9 8AU.
Chadderton South West near OL9 8AU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| 0.8 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Princess Park | Small | Walking directions to Princess Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Chadderton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £341,498 |
| Flats | 8 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chadderton South
In the OL9 8AU postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AY | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Jardine Way, Oldham, OL9 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Aaron J Wines | 8 Owler Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9PA | Walking directions to Aaron J Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Happy Shopper | 104 Eaves Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8RQ | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Richwell Steed Stores | 129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HR | Walking directions to Richwell Steed Stores |
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 8AU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.