Postcode OL9 8BD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coalshaw Green 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 8BD.
Chadderton South West near OL9 8BD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green 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 8BD postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Butler Green, Oldham, OL9 8NQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | 104 Eaves Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8RQ | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Kosh Superstore | 50 Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JW | Walking directions to Kosh Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Coalshaw Green Mini Mart | 75-77 Coalshaw Green Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8JP | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QP | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8BD, 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.