Postcode OL9 9BQ 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, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton Central is £38,957 per year. The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Agnes-Robinson Pocket 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 82.2% 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 9BQ.
Chadderton Central near OL9 9BQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Chadderton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £342,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £280,000 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £230,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 57 | £160,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 2 | £110,500 | £154 |
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 | £215,000 | £157,000 |
| 2026 | — | £230,000 | £143,000 |
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 | — | £289 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9BQ.
In the OL9 9BQ postcode area, located within Chadderton Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Candy Vape Zone | 286 Fields New Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PD | Walking directions to Candy Vape Zone |
| 0.1 mi | Nile Convenience Store | 282A Denton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PE | Walking directions to Nile Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Billy's Mini Market | 9 Block Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8QT | Walking directions to Billy's Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 521 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9SH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Hafiz Mini Market | 44 Lincoln Street, Oldham, OL9 7RN | Walking directions to Hafiz Mini Market |
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 9BQ, 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 9BQ records about 178 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL9 9BQ in Chadderton Central is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 9BQ, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good) and Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 9BQ is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 440 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 9BQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,977 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 9BQ 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).
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.