Postcode OL9 8RJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Coalshaw Green Park.
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.
Chadderton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL9 8RJ.
Chadderton South West near OL9 8RJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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) |
| 0.9 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green 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 8RJ.
In the OL9 8RJ postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 8RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Happy Shopper | 104 Eaves Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8RQ | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Butler Green, Oldham, OL9 8NQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Jardine Way, Oldham, OL9 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Kosh Superstore | 50 Coalshaw Green Road, Oldham, OL9 8JW | Walking directions to Kosh Superstore |
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 8RJ, 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 8RJ 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.
The median sale price around OL9 8RJ in Chadderton South West is £186,750 (about £242 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OL9 8RJ, including Yew Tree Community School (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Kingfisher Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 8RJ is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 705 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 8RJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 8RJ 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.