Postcode insights

OL9 8HE

Ashton Crescent

Chadderton South

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Detailed insights for OL9 8HE

Overview

Postcode OL9 8HE 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Coalshaw Green Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

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

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from OL9 8HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadderton South West near OL9 8HE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 8HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 8HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoalshaw Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Coalshaw Green Park

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
2,361.7 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
331
87.57%
Pakistani
8
2.12%
African
8
2.12%
Bangladeshi
7
1.85%
Irish
6
1.59%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
26.71%
Level 3 (A level)
68
23.29%
No qualifications
57
19.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.96%
Apprenticeship
27
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
34.16%
Owns with a mortgage
55
34.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
24.84%
Social rents from council
4
2.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.48%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Chadderton South

Median price£186,750
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £238K

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.

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
Detached3£475,000£327
Semi-Detached62£230,000£262
Terraced58£175,500£232
Flats7£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£173,500
2026£482,500£125,000£263,000£178,000
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£207£281£238
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 202528, Ashton Crescent, Oldham, OL9 8HEOtherFreehold£900
23 May 202541, Ashton Crescent, Oldham, OL9 8HESemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
26 Feb 202561, Ashton Crescent, Oldham, OL9 8HESemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
28 Jan 20263, Bromley Street, Oldham, OL9 8HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Jul 202563, Chestnut Street, Oldham, OL9 8HHTerracedLeasehold£185,500

Schools

In the OL9 8HE postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 8HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryYew Tree Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSMS Changing Lives SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 8HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRichwell Steed Stores129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HRWalking directions to Richwell Steed Stores
0.2 miMorrisonsWalker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miDrury Convenience Store145 Drury Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EUWalking directions to Drury Convenience Store
0.4 miGo Local Extra129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AYWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.4 miCoalshaw Green Mini Mart75-77 Coalshaw Green Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8JPWalking directions to Coalshaw Green Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

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 8HE, 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 8HE

Is OL9 8HE (Chadderton South West) safe?

The area around OL9 8HE 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 8HE?

The median sale price around OL9 8HE in Chadderton South West is £186,750 (about £242 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 8HE?

There are 14 schools close to OL9 8HE, including Yew Tree Community School (Good), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good) and SMS Changing Lives School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 8HE?

The closest station to OL9 8HE is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 465 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 8HE?

OL9 8HE 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).

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

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

Data Sources

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.