Postcode OL9 8BY 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.
Chadderton South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from OL9 8BY.
Chadderton South West near OL9 8BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nuthurst Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuthurst Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £475,000 | £327 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £230,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 58 | £175,500 | £232 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 | £215 |
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 | £225,000 | £173,500 |
| 2026 | £482,500 | £125,000 | £263,000 | £178,000 |
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 | £221 |
| 2026 | £353 | £207 | £281 | £238 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8BY.
In the OL9 8BY postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Walker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Richwell Steed Stores | 129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HR | Walking directions to Richwell Steed Stores |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | 129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AY | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Drury Convenience Store | 145 Drury Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EU | Walking directions to Drury Convenience Store |
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 8BY, 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 8BY records about 77 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL9 8BY in Chadderton South West is £186,750 (about £242 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL9 8BY, including Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good), SMS Changing Lives School (Good) and New Moston Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 8BY is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 553 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 8BY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,170 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 8BY 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).
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.