Postcode OL9 9JF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Chadderton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from OL9 9JF.
Chadderton Central near OL9 9JF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9JF.
In the OL9 9JF postcode area, located within Chadderton Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 9JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Lydia Becker Way, Oldham, OL9 9GQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 521 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9SH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Chadderton Convenience Store | 840 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0PA | Walking directions to Chadderton Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nile Convenience Store | 282A Denton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PE | Walking directions to Nile Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Candy Vape Zone | 286 Fields New Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8PD | Walking directions to Candy Vape Zone |
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 9JF, 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 9JF records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9JF in Chadderton Central is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL9 9JF, including St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good), Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College (Requires improvement) and The Radclyffe School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 9JF is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 974 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 9JF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,968 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 9JF 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.