OL9 is a postcode district in Oldham, North West, covering 960 active and 318 retired postcodes.
The largest share of OL9 (25%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in OL9 are around £237k, up 14.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL9 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 37, OL9 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
OL9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL9 postcode area.
44,782
37
£ 35,957 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
OL9 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Mills Hill Primary School
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Burnley Brow Community School
Stanley Road Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Grange Theatre
- Beefeater Whitegate Inn
- Boat and Horses
- Chadderton Football Club
- Chadderton Reform Club
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- La Via
- Lucky's Diner Ltd
- Maimuna Caffe
- McDonald's
- Mocktailbar by Sugarclouds
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda Stores Ltd
- B&M
- Costco Wholesale
- Home Bargains
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Fozzy's Cafe
- AB Snax
- Al Marrakesh
- Ashi's Takeaway
- Brunch Bistro
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Amiras
- Chadderton Post Office
- Reds Gym Limited
- The Kitchen
- Well Pharmacy
- + 75 more
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