Postcode report
OL9 9TW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Oldham
About OL9 9TW: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL9 9TW 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 9TW, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL9 9TW are safety and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 9TW is based on Oldham 015 Census 2021. It covers 5,992 residents, 1,712 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 2% 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 9/10.
For property prices near OL9 9TW, 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 9TW 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL9 9TW 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 9TW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 9TW
Is OL9 9TW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 6% 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 9TW?
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 9TW?
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 9TW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for OL9 9TW?
LocaleIQ matched OL9 9TW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL9 9TW?
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 9TW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.