Postcode insights

OL9 8NN

Mellor Way

Chadderton South

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Detailed insights for OL9 8NN

Overview

Postcode OL9 8NN 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Coalshaw Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
60.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Chadderton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chadderton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.9%

Approximately 60.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from OL9 8NN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 8NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,890.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.78(+31%)
Public order
28.31(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.95(+33%)
Vehicle crime
21.78(+264%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.47(+128%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
71.27%
Bangladeshi
11
4.1%
African
11
4.1%
Arab
11
4.1%
Pakistani
9
3.36%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
35.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
16.35%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.46%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
36.72%
Other social rented
31
24.22%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.5%
Owns outright
13
10.16%
Total households: 128

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025177, Stanley Road, Oldham, OL9 7HSTerracedLeasehold£147,000
06 Oct 20255, Butler Green, Oldham, OL9 8NQOtherLeasehold£95,000
12 Dec 202520, Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JWTerracedLeasehold£135,000
18 Nov 202560, Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JWTerracedLeasehold£117,500
23 Jun 202549, Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JWTerracedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the OL9 8NN postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 8NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStanley Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCorpus Christi RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryYew Tree Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 8NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressButler Green, Oldham, OL9 8NQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miKosh Superstore50 Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JWWalking directions to Kosh Superstore
0.1 miCoalshaw Green Mini Mart75-77 Coalshaw Green Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8JPWalking directions to Coalshaw Green Mini Mart
0.2 miBargain Spot126 Stanley Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7HTWalking directions to Bargain Spot
0.3 miAl Fareed Store154 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SHWalking directions to Al Fareed Store

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 8NN, 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 028AE01005332
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 8NN

Is OL9 8NN (Chadderton South West) safe?

The area around OL9 8NN records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8NN?

The median sale price around OL9 8NN 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 8NN?

There are 19 schools close to OL9 8NN, including Stanley Road Primary School (Good), Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Yew Tree Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 8NN?

The closest station to OL9 8NN is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 438 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 8NN?

OL9 8NN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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