Postcode OL9 8JN 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton South East is £34,943 per year. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.
Chadderton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadderton South East is £34,943 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from OL9 8JN.
Chadderton South East near OL9 8JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket 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 8JN.
In the OL9 8JN postcode area, located within Chadderton South East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Spot | 126 Stanley Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7HT | Walking directions to Bargain Spot |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Butler Green, Oldham, OL9 8NQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kosh Superstore | 50 Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JW | Walking directions to Kosh Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Al Fareed Store | 154 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SH | Walking directions to Al Fareed Store |
| 0.2 mi | Suffolk News & Groceries | 42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DY | Walking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries |
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 8JN, 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 8JN records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL9 8JN in Chadderton South East is £186,750 (about £242 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 8JN, including Stanley Road Primary School (Good), Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Freehold Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 8JN is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 544 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 8JN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,215 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 8JN 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.