Postcode sector · OL16 4

Oldham OL16 4 area guide

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Is Oldham OL16 4 a good place to live?

In Oldham (OL16 4), homes sell for around £343,282 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).

C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£343,282
from 176 sales
Population
25,443
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Schools
6
4 primary · 2 secondary · 2/3 good+
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
11.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oldham OL16 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oldham OL16 4 is rated high. Around 11.0% of properties (662 of 6,015) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 224 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in OL16 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (44 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 10,045

Owned 61% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OL16 4.

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Oldham OL16 4: frequently asked questions

Is Oldham OL16 4 a good place to live?

How much are house prices in Oldham OL16 4?

Homes in Oldham OL16 4 sell for around £343,282 on average, based on 176 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oldham OL16 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oldham OL16 4 is rated high. Around 11.0% of properties (662 of 6,015) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 224 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oldham OL16 4?

There are 6 schools in Oldham OL16 4 (4 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oldham OL16 4 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Oldham OL16 4, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oldham OL16 4 a deprived area?

Oldham OL16 4 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).