Postcode sector · OL14 7

Oldham OL14 7 area guide

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Is Oldham OL14 7 a good place to live?

In Oldham (OL14 7), recorded crime is 90% below the national average, homes sell for around £236,353 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Oldham OL14 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oldham OL14 7 is rated high. Around 41.0% of properties (884 of 2,156) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 650 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £36,296 (37 sales)1996: £43,521 (39 sales)1997: £51,541 (44 sales)1998: £53,288 (49 sales)1999: £65,921 (49 sales)2000: £51,330 (64 sales)2001: £65,518 (53 sales)2002: £71,019 (75 sales)2003: £91,444 (71 sales)2004: £173,595 (74 sales)2005: £142,187 (63 sales)2006: £146,824 (80 sales)2007: £177,033 (78 sales)2008: £170,943 (45 sales)2009: £189,452 (27 sales)2010: £158,790 (55 sales)2011: £157,623 (36 sales)2012: £150,056 (25 sales)2013: £136,886 (40 sales)2014: £134,172 (47 sales)2015: £161,741 (59 sales)2016: £248,847 (45 sales)2017: £156,829 (62 sales)2018: £194,862 (55 sales)2019: £184,081 (62 sales)2020: £196,586 (74 sales)2021: £230,461 (87 sales)2022: £280,351 (59 sales)2023: £229,456 (53 sales)2024: £236,353 (60 sales)2025: £285,473 (52 sales)2026: £251,871 (12 sales) 2026: £251,871 (12 sales) — part year so far £285,473 £36,296 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in OL14 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (12 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 18 crimesJun 24: 7 crimesJul 24: 12 crimesAug 24: 6 crimesSep 24: 10 crimesOct 24: 8 crimesNov 24: 9 crimesDec 24: 12 crimesJan 25: 12 crimesFeb 25: 9 crimesMar 25: 9 crimesApr 25: 6 crimesMay 25: 9 crimesJun 25: 11 crimesJul 25: 11 crimesAug 25: 12 crimesSep 25: 6 crimesOct 25: 7 crimesNov 25: 7 crimesDec 25: 11 crimesJan 26: 7 crimesFeb 26: 9 crimesMar 26: 10 crimesApr 26: 5 crimes Apr 26: 5 crimes 18 5 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in OL14 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 9/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
45
One-person households
36%
Households with children
26%
Households
4,716

Owned 65% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OL14 7.

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Oldham OL14 7: frequently asked questions

Is Oldham OL14 7 a good place to live?

In Oldham (OL14 7), recorded crime is 90% below the national average, homes sell for around £236,353 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Oldham OL14 7?

Recorded crime in Oldham OL14 7 runs at 27.0 per 1,000 properties, 90% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oldham OL14 7 safe?

Crime in Oldham OL14 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oldham OL14 7 runs at 27.0 per 1,000 properties, 90% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oldham OL14 7?

Homes in Oldham OL14 7 sell for around £236,353 on average, based on 60 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oldham OL14 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oldham OL14 7 is rated high. Around 41.0% of properties (884 of 2,156) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 650 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oldham OL14 7?

There are 4 schools in Oldham OL14 7 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Oldham OL14 7 a deprived area?

Oldham OL14 7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).