Postcode OL9 8QX 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 very high crime levels, with around 177.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chadderton Central is £38,957 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 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 1,977 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.1% 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 8QX.
Chadderton Central near OL9 8QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
| 0.1 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £272,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £154,975 |
10 year median price trend in Chadderton Central
In the OL9 8QX postcode area, located within Chadderton Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Top Shop | 51 Edward Street, Oldham, OL9 7QT | Walking directions to Top Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Hafiz Mini Market | 44 Lincoln Street, Oldham, OL9 7RN | Walking directions to Hafiz Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Candy Vape Zone | 286 Fields New Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PD | Walking directions to Candy Vape Zone |
| 0.3 mi | Nile Convenience Store | 282A Denton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PE | Walking directions to Nile Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sabri Stores | 58 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Sabri Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.