Postcode report
Is OL9 9DH a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About OL9 9DH: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL9 9DH is a postcode in Chadderton Central, Oldham, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OL9 9DH, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL9 9DH are jobs and housing, while local prosperity 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 OL9 9DH is based on Oldham 028 Census 2021. It covers 7,919 residents, 3,256 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 12% 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 2/10.
For property prices near OL9 9DH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OL9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £177k from 72 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OL9 9DH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL9 9DH 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 OL9 9DH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 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 OL9 9DH
Is OL9 9DH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% 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 OL9 9DH?
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 OL9 9DH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near OL9 9DH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for OL9 9DH?
LocaleIQ matched OL9 9DH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL9 9DH?
The latest median sold price is £177k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OL9 9DH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.