Postcode OL9 9QE is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton South area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton South West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year. The median sale price in Chadderton South is £205,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,000 and £245,500. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Princess Park.
Chadderton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,035 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
The average income per household in Chadderton South West is £43,308 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from OL9 9QE.
Chadderton South West near OL9 9QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| 0.8 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Princess Park | Small | Walking directions to Princess Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Chadderton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £485,000 | £352 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £230,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 53 | £175,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 6 | £125,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £485,000 | £115,000 | £239,000 | £176,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £220 |
| 2026 | £352 | £244 | £271 | £234 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 108, Whitegate Lane, Oldham, OL9 8RP | Terraced | Leasehold | £161,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 106, Whitegate Lane, Oldham, OL9 8RP | Terraced | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 3, Argyll Road, Oldham, OL9 8AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 35, Argyll Road, Oldham, OL9 8AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 11, Argyll Road, Oldham, OL9 8AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £177,000 |
In the OL9 9QE postcode area, located within Chadderton South West, there are 10 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Yew Tree Community School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2023. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 9QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Jardine Way, Oldham, OL9 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 129-131 Long Lane, Oldham, OL9 8AY | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Happy Shopper | 104 Eaves Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8RQ | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Richwell Steed Stores | 129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HR | Walking directions to Richwell Steed Stores |
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 9QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Jackson
Chadderton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 9QE records about 149 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL9 9QE in Chadderton South is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to OL9 9QE, including Yew Tree Community School (Requires improvement), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 9QE is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 902 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 9QE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,035 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 9QE 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).