Postcode insights

OL9 9NU

St George's Square

Chadderton South

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Detailed insights for OL9 9NU

Overview

Postcode OL9 9NU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below 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 Moston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Chadderton South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chadderton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.1%

Approximately 33.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL9 9NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadderton South West near OL9 9NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 9NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.8 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 9NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNuthurst ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Park
0.2 miPrincess ParkSmallWalking directions to Princess Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
5,513.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.37(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.22(-4%)
Vehicle crime
15.78(+163%)
Other theft
10.76(+63%)
Burglary
10.04(+81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
92.86%
Other White
8
2.86%
Chinese
7
2.5%
Irish
5
1.79%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
23.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
31.54%
Owns outright
32
24.62%
Other social rented
28
21.54%
Social rents from council
15
11.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.92%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Chadderton South

Median price£186,750
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £238K

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.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£475,000£327
Semi-Detached62£230,000£262
Terraced58£175,500£232
Flats7£125,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadderton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadderton South.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202531, St Georges Square, Oldham, OL9 9NYOtherLeasehold£290,000
16 Feb 202676, St Georges Square, Oldham, OL9 9NZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£295,000
02 Mar 202631, Owler Lane, Oldham, OL9 9PATerracedLeasehold£330,000
11 Dec 202542, Owler Lane, Oldham, OL9 9PASemi-DetachedFreehold£302,000
28 Nov 20259, Owler Lane, Oldham, OL9 9PASemi-DetachedLeasehold£282,000

Schools

In the OL9 9NU postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 9NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 9NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 9NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAaron J Wines8 Owler Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9PAWalking directions to Aaron J Wines
0.2 miGo Local344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JBWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miGo Local Extra129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AYWalking directions to Go Local Extra

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 9NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Jackson

Chadderton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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 SouthE05014649
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadderton South WestE02001125
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 028DE01005346
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 9NU

Is OL9 9NU (Chadderton South West) safe?

The area around OL9 9NU records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near OL9 9NU?

The median sale price around OL9 9NU in Chadderton South West is £186,750 (about £242 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 9NU?

There are 10 schools close to OL9 9NU, including Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good), St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester (Outstanding) and New Moston Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 9NU?

The closest station to OL9 9NU is Moston, about 359 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL9 9NU?

OL9 9NU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,788 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL9 9NU (Chadderton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.