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OL9 8DA

Cartmel Crescent

Chadderton South

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Overview

Postcode OL9 8DA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Chadderton South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,847 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chadderton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from OL9 8DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadderton South West near OL9 8DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 8DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.7 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 8DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNuthurst Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Road Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
878.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.75(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.75(-20%)
Vehicle crime
10.68(+78%)
Public order
9.92(-2%)
Burglary
7.63(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
88.64%
Bangladeshi
14
5.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.56%
African
5
1.83%
Caribbean
1
0.37%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
43
20.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.48%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
17.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.69%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
41.75%
Owns outright
24
23.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.62%
Other social rented
12
11.65%
Social rents from council
10
9.71%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Chadderton South

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £245K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Chadderton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadderton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£482,500£353
Semi-Detached67£235,000£265
Terraced54£176,000£232
Flats5£125,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadderton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£175,000
2026£482,500£115,000£245,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£226£271£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadderton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025103, Cartmel Crescent, Oldham, OL9 8DASemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
03 Jun 202527, Cartmel Crescent, Oldham, OL9 8DASemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
01 Dec 202568, Northfield Road, Manchester, M40 3RLTerracedLeasehold£150,000
26 Sept 20258, Avonbrook Drive, Manchester, M40 3SATerracedFreehold£200,000
19 Dec 202564, Hawthorn Road, Manchester, M40 3RJTerracedFreehold£168,750

Schools

In the OL9 8DA postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 8DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSMS Changing Lives SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 8DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 8DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsWalker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miS & K Convenience Store106 Northfield Road, Manchester, M40 3RPWalking directions to S & K Convenience Store
0.3 miOne Stop109 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miSHG Convenience Store89 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GPWalking directions to SHG Convenience Store
0.4 miRichwell Steed Stores129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HRWalking directions to Richwell Steed Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.

Band A£1,735
Band B£2,024
Band C£2,313
Band D£2,602
Band E£3,181
Band F£3,759
Band G£4,337
Band H£5,204

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL9 8DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Jackson

Chadderton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardChadderton SouthE05014649
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadderton South WestE02001125
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 028EE01005347
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 8DA

Is OL9 8DA (Chadderton South West) safe?

The area around OL9 8DA 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.

What is the average house price near OL9 8DA?

The median sale price around OL9 8DA in Chadderton South is £202,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 8DA?

There are 19 schools close to OL9 8DA, 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.

What is the nearest station to OL9 8DA?

The closest station to OL9 8DA is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 624 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 8DA?

OL9 8DA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,847 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 8DA (Chadderton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 8DA 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).