Postcode OL9 8QR is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton Central ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chadderton Central is £38,957 per year. The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Werneth Park.
Chadderton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,054 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadderton Central is £38,957 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 8QR.
Chadderton Central near OL9 8QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
| 0 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £342,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £272,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £110,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chadderton Central
In the OL9 8QR postcode area, located within Chadderton Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Billy's Mini Market | 9 Block Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8QT | Walking directions to Billy's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Candy Vape Zone | 286 Fields New Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PD | Walking directions to Candy Vape Zone |
| 0.2 mi | Nile Convenience Store | 282A Denton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PE | Walking directions to Nile Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Hafiz Mini Market | 44 Lincoln Street, Oldham, OL9 7RN | Walking directions to Hafiz Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Top Shop | 51 Edward Street, Oldham, OL9 7QT | Walking directions to Top Shop |
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 8QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nazrul Islam
Chadderton Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.