Postcode OL9 8DW 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 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 7 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 17,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from OL9 8DW.
Chadderton South West near OL9 8DW 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) |
| 0.8 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nuthurst Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuthurst Park |
| 0.2 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 8DW.
In the OL9 8DW postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aaron J Wines | 8 Owler Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9PA | Walking directions to Aaron J Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Extra | 129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AY | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Richwell Steed Stores | 129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HR | Walking directions to Richwell Steed Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Walker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 8DW, 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 8DW records about 67 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 8DW 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 11 schools close to OL9 8DW, including Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good), New Moston Primary School (Good) and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 8DW is Moston, about 497 m away.
OL9 8DW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,439 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 8DW 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.