Postcode OL9 8DH 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 77.5 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 Moston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.
Chadderton South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 228 ft away from OL9 8DH.
Chadderton South West near OL9 8DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| 0.7 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nuthurst Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuthurst Park |
| 0.4 mi | Princess Park | Small | Walking directions to Princess 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 8DH.
In the OL9 8DH postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Aaron J Wines | 8 Owler Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9PA | Walking directions to Aaron J Wines |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Walker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local Extra | 129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AY | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
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 8DH, 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 8DH 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 8DH 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 13 schools close to OL9 8DH, including New Moston Primary School (Good), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good) and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 8DH is Moston, about 501 m away.
OL9 8DH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,788 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 8DH 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.