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OL9 8DT

Thorley Close

Chadderton South

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Overview

Postcode OL9 8DT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Chadderton South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,167 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chadderton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from OL9 8DT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 8DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.6 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 8DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNuthurst Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Road Park
0.3 miPrincess ParkSmallWalking directions to Princess Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
1,625.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.37(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.22(-4%)
Vehicle crime
15.78(+163%)
Other theft
10.76(+63%)
Burglary
10.04(+81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
84.85%
Pakistani
22
8.33%
Irish
5
1.89%
African
3
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.14%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
31.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
54.1%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.87%
Other social rented
11
9.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 8DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202589, Butterworth Lane, Oldham, OL9 8DXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,000
13 Mar 2026222, Hollinwood Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8DFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
25 Nov 2025225, Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 3RRTerracedFreehold£170,000
17 Jul 202548, Butterworth Lane, Oldham, OL9 8DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,000
17 Jul 202548, Butterworth Lane, Oldham, OL9 8DYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£239,000

Schools

In the OL9 8DT postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 8DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryYew Tree Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 8DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miS & K Convenience Store106 Northfield Road, Manchester, M40 3RPWalking directions to S & K Convenience Store
0.3 miMorrisonsWalker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miBest-one284 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3QHWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miRichwell Steed Stores129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HRWalking directions to Richwell Steed Stores
0.3 miGo Local Extra129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AYWalking directions to Go Local Extra

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 8DT, 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 028DE01005346
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 8DT

Is OL9 8DT (Chadderton South West) safe?

The area around OL9 8DT 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 8DT?

The median sale price around OL9 8DT 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 8DT?

There are 16 schools close to OL9 8DT, including Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good), New Moston Primary School (Good) and Yew Tree Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 8DT?

The closest station to OL9 8DT is Moston, about 745 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL9 8DT?

OL9 8DT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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