Postcode OL9 8RR is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton Central area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Middleton Junction area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year. The median sale price in Chadderton Central is £180,000 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £227,500. The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Foxdenton Park.
Middleton Junction has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,689 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Middleton Junction has a high crime rate, with approximately 98 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from OL9 8RR.
Middleton Junction near OL9 8RR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Foxdenton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Foxdenton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £342,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £311,164 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £229,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 53 | £160,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 2 | £70,500 | £110 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £139,250 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £167,000 | £123,500 | £87,250 |
| 2018 | £192,000 | £120,000 | £93,750 |
| 2019 | £185,500 | £131,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £147,000 | £97,750 |
| 2021 | £315,995 | £182,500 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £247,000 | £185,000 | £136,000 |
| 2023 | £140,400 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £215,000 | £142,500 |
| 2025 | £272,500 | £230,000 | £157,000 |
| 2026 | £279,827 | £220,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £150 | £101 |
| 2017 | £270 | £146 | £110 |
| 2018 | £160 | £142 | £112 |
| 2019 | £204 | £163 | £116 |
| 2020 | £274 | £190 | £121 |
| 2021 | £306 | £214 | £149 |
| 2022 | £251 | £217 | £166 |
| 2023 | £169 | £222 | £177 |
| 2024 | £336 | £246 | £172 |
| 2025 | £338 | £262 | £199 |
| 2026 | £271 | £280 | £178 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 8RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 237, Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8RR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 255, Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8RR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 252, Broadway, Oldham, OL9 9QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £307,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 248, Broadway, Oldham, OL9 9QY | Other | Freehold | £1,098 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 248, Broadway, Oldham, OL9 9QY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 |
In the OL9 8RR postcode area, located within Middleton Junction, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Dec 2012. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Luke's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 8RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nile Convenience Store | 282A Denton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PE | Walking directions to Nile Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Candy Vape Zone | 286 Fields New Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PD | Walking directions to Candy Vape Zone |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Lydia Becker Way, Oldham, OL9 9GQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Happy Shopper | 104 Eaves Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8RQ | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL9 8RR, 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
The area around OL9 8RR records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL9 8RR in Chadderton Central is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL9 8RR, including Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 8RR is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 829 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 8RR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,689 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 8RR is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nazrul Islam (Labour Party).