Postcode sector · Oldham

OL1 9 area guide

Who lives in OL1 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Oldham
Region: North West
Population: 4,855 (2024)

OL1 9Postcode sector · Oldham

At a glance

What OL1 9 is like

The OL1 9 postcode sector in Oldham covers 67 live postcodes and is home to about 4,855 people across 2 census neighbourhoods. 24.2% of households own their home, 13.6% rent privately and 61% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 36.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How OL1 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

10/ 10

Higher than most — 47.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

TransportMore

6.0/ 10

Very good — 5 stations within a mile, 91 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 2 rated schools in OL1 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£34,071

Average a year, before tax — higher than 1% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A student area
13.2% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
02
Higher crime than mostLook closer
47.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.
03
A young populationPositive
23.8% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
04
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
05
A lot of social housingLook closer
61% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

Questions

OL1 9 FAQs

Is OL1 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 47.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 10 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10 (very good).

Is OL1 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 47.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around OL1 9, well above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 10 of 10.

Who lives in OL1 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 9.2% of residents. 24.2% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (56.8%).

Which council covers OL1 9?

OL1 9 is in Oldham.

OL1 9 is in Oldham, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is OL1 9?

Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.

There are 91 bus stops within 800m and 5 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), 164 yards away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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