Postcode OL9 9SL 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 11 primary and 4 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 46.2% 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 28 ft away from OL9 9SL.
Chadderton Central near OL9 9SL 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 9SL.
In the OL9 9SL postcode area, located within Chadderton Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL9 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bongobazar Supermarket | Shopping Precinct, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LQ | Walking directions to Bongobazar Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Quality Frozen Foods | Shopping Precinct, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LQ | Walking directions to Quality Frozen Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 521 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9SH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 1 Milne Street, Oldham, OL9 0JE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Baba's Local | 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DW | Walking directions to Baba's Local |
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 9SL, 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 9SL 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 9SL in Chadderton Central is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 9SL, including St Herbert's RC School (Good), St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good) and Bare Trees Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL9 9SL is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 982 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 9SL 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 9SL 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.