Postcode report
OL4 4NB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About OL4 4NB: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL4 4NB is a postcode in Saddleworth North, Oldham, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OL4 4NB, then scores the surrounding small area 24/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL4 4NB are jobs and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OL4 4NB is based on Oldham 018 Census 2021. It covers 5,983 residents, 4,253 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near OL4 4NB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OL4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £235k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OL4 4NB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL4 4NB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OL4 4NB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OL4 4NB
Is OL4 4NB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 24/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OL4 4NB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OL4 4NB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OL4 4NB?
LocaleIQ matched OL4 4NB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL4 4NB?
The latest median sold price is £235k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OL4 4NB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.