Postcode OL9 9RU is located in a major urban area, within the Chadderton North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton North area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.
Chadderton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Chadderton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from OL9 9RU.
Chadderton North near OL9 9RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mills Hill (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chadderton Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Chadderton Hall Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) in Chadderton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £415,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £257,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 31 | £207,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 2 | £106,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,500 | £122,500 | £151,000 | £102,500 |
| 2017 | £241,000 | £120,000 | £167,500 | £128,000 |
| 2018 | £254,000 | £131,000 | £166,000 | £121,000 |
| 2019 | £259,975 | £128,500 | £167,000 | £136,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £132,250 | £179,950 | £143,500 |
| 2021 | £309,000 | £120,000 | £205,500 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £326,500 | £90,500 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £248,271 | £193,750 |
| 2024 | £349,500 | £135,000 | £235,000 | £178,000 |
| 2025 | £375,450 | £106,000 | £257,000 | £206,000 |
| 2026 | £377,000 | — | £245,000 | £189,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £162 | £173 | £111 |
| 2017 | £208 | £155 | £185 | £143 |
| 2018 | £227 | £172 | £200 | £149 |
| 2019 | £245 | £165 | £218 | £146 |
| 2020 | £246 | £156 | £225 | £156 |
| 2021 | £281 | £171 | £237 | £181 |
| 2022 | £311 | £195 | £268 | £207 |
| 2023 | £326 | £182 | £271 | £213 |
| 2024 | £292 | £184 | £290 | £212 |
| 2025 | £331 | £178 | £293 | £211 |
| 2026 | £346 | — | £303 | £244 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9RU.
In the OL9 9RU postcode area, located within Chadderton North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 1064 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Chadderton Convenience Store | 840 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0PA | Walking directions to Chadderton Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cathedral Road, Oldham, OL9 0RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 9RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Ford
Chadderton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 9RU records about 86 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL9 9RU in Chadderton North is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OL9 9RU, including Mills Hill Primary School (Good), The Radclyffe School (Good) and Elm Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 9RU is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 630 m away.
OL9 9RU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,226 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 9RU is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Ford (Reform UK).
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.