Postcode insights

OL9 9RY

Gainsborough Road

Chadderton North

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Detailed insights for OL9 9RY

Overview

Postcode OL9 9RY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chadderton Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Chadderton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Chadderton North is £50,201 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from OL9 9RY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL9 9RY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL9 9RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChadderton Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Chadderton Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
2,573.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.33(-11%)
Vehicle crime
15.5(+159%)
Burglary
13.18(+138%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-44%)
Public order
9.3(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
87.8%
Pakistani
12
4.07%
Other Asian
7
2.37%
Other White
4
1.36%
Irish
3
1.02%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.43%
Level 3 (A level)
59
24.89%
No qualifications
29
12.24%
Apprenticeship
28
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
39.85%
Owns outright
46
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.05%
Shared ownership
2
1.5%
Social rents from council
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Chadderton North

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £313K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£415,000£337
Semi-Detached59£257,000£302
Terraced31£207,000£242
Flats2£106,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadderton North

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20251010, Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 9RZTerracedLeasehold£207,000
02 May 20251014, Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 9RZTerracedFreehold£160,000
23 Apr 20262, Springwood Avenue, Oldham, OL9 9RROtherLeasehold£300,000
12 Mar 20251103, Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 0NWTerracedLeasehold£178,500
07 Jul 20259, Lynmouth Close, Oldham, OL9 0QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the OL9 9RY postcode area, located within Chadderton North, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL9 9RY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMills Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryElm Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Gabriel's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL9 9RY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter1064 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miChadderton Convenience Store840 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0PAWalking directions to Chadderton Convenience Store
0.4 miCo-op FoodCathedral Road, Oldham, OL9 0RGWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Jon Ford

Chadderton North - 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 NorthE05014648
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadderton NorthE02001107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 010AE01005335
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL9 9RY

Is OL9 9RY (Chadderton North) safe?

The area around OL9 9RY 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.

What is the average house price near OL9 9RY?

The median sale price around OL9 9RY in Chadderton North is £262,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL9 9RY?

There are 13 schools close to OL9 9RY, including Mills Hill Primary School (Good), Elm Wood Primary School (Good) and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL9 9RY?

The closest station to OL9 9RY is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 480 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL9 9RY?

OL9 9RY 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).

Who represents OL9 9RY (Chadderton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.