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OL9 9DZ

Levens Walk

Chadderton Central

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Detailed insights for OL9 9DZ

Overview

Postcode OL9 9DZ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton Central ward 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 nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Foxdenton Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Middleton Junction has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Middleton Junction has a high crime rate, with approximately 98 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from OL9 9DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Junction near OL9 9DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 9DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 9DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFoxdenton ParkMediumWalking directions to Foxdenton Park
0.5 miAgnes-Robinson Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
2,042.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.16(-6%)
Other theft
19.02(+188%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.56(-13%)
Vehicle crime
13.26(+121%)
Burglary
12.68(+129%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
81.99%
Pakistani
25
9.58%
Other White
6
2.3%
Other
5
1.92%
Bangladeshi
4
1.53%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
23.72%
No qualifications
49
22.79%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
43.56%
Owns with a mortgage
37
36.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.93%
Social rents from council
5
4.95%
Other social rented
5
4.95%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Chadderton Central

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £225K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadderton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£280,000£344
Semi-Detached21£230,000£266
Terraced57£160,000£199
Flats2£110,500£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadderton Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadderton Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadderton Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 20257, The Fallows, Oldham, OL9 9DYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
11 May 2026160, Denton Lane, Oldham, OL9 8PSTerracedLeasehold£187,000
17 Apr 2025148, Denton Lane, Oldham, OL9 8PSTerracedLeasehold£152,500
21 Mar 2025156, Denton Lane, Oldham, OL9 8PSTerracedLeasehold£221,000
31 Jul 2025123, Denton Lane, Oldham, OL9 9DHTerracedLeasehold£156,000

Schools

In the OL9 9DZ postcode area, located within Middleton Junction, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 9DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBlessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableKingfisher Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 9DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 9DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBroadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QPWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miNile Convenience Store282A Denton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PEWalking directions to Nile Convenience Store
0.3 miHappy Shopper104 Eaves Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8RQWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.3 miLidlJardine Way, Oldham, OL9 9QLWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCandy Vape Zone286 Fields New Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PDWalking directions to Candy Vape Zone

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL9 9DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nazrul Islam

Chadderton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardChadderton CentralE05014647
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Middleton JunctionE02001112
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 015BE01005330
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 9DZ

Is OL9 9DZ (Middleton Junction) safe?

The area around OL9 9DZ 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL9 9DZ?

The median sale price around OL9 9DZ in Middleton Junction is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 9DZ?

There are 13 schools close to OL9 9DZ, including Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College (Requires improvement), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Kingfisher Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 9DZ?

The closest station to OL9 9DZ is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 855 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL9 9DZ?

OL9 9DZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 9DZ (Middleton Junction) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 9DZ 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).

Data Sources

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.