Area Guide – Oldham (OL)

Living in Oldham (OL)

Several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Oldham (OL)

Is Oldham (OL) a good place to live?

Oldham (OL) has several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Oldham (OL)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 7 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Oldham (OL)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 7 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Oldham Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC	Secondary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Greenhill Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Greenhill Academy	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
The Oldham College	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
The Blue Coat CofE School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
The Parish Church CofE VA Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.4 mi
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Grange School	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Northmoor Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.5 mi
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Horton Mill Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Summervale Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Beever Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Richmond Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Richmond Academy	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Richmond Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Richmond Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Thomas CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Broadfield Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Coppice Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St Hilda's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Westwood Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
Westwood Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Werneth Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Werneth Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Coppice Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 10 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)	0.1 mi
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)	0.3 mi
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)	0.3 mi
Oldham Mumps Rail Station (closed)	0.4 mi
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)	0.6 mi
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)	0.7 mi
Oldham Werneth Rail Station (closed)	0.8 mi
Derker Rail Station (closed)	0.8 mi
Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)	1.1 mi
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)	1.7 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £187,500 across 2,266 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 65 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
ROCHDALE AND OLDHAM ACTIVE RECOVERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
JALAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE CHOWDHURY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
PERKINS PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
LINDLEY HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
OLDHAM 7 DAY ACCESS HUB 1 OOH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
SEXUAL HEALTH (OLDHAM)	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
PENNINE MSK PARTNERSHIP LTD	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
OLDHAM UNSCHEDULED CARE SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ANTICOAGULATION SERVICE GTD HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ICC - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ICC - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
JOHN STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BARLEY CLOUGH MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
GREENBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
BARLEY CLOUGH MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
HOPWOOD HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
LANCASTER HOUSE CARDIOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
COMMUNITY CARDIOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
ALEXANDRA GROUP MED PRACT	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
GLODWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
PES AT HATHERSHAW OLDHAM	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
KAPUR FAMILY CARE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WERNETH MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
COMMUNITY PAEDIATRIC SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE WERNETH SITE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WERNETH MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MD FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PRIMARY CARE STREAMING SERVICE, ROH	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
OLDHAM HOSPITAL AND CARE AT HOME	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
ROYAL OLDHAM HOSPITAL PODIATRY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
OLDHAM PENNINE LUNG SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
CHADDERTON TOWN HALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
EVEREST PHARMACY OLDHAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SPRINGFIELD HOUSE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CHADDERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
DR KERSHAWS HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
MILLTOWN ALLIANCE PCN EA SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CH MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
FIELDS NEW ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
FIELDS NEW ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
HILL TOP SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
OLDHAM EAST PCN ENHANCED ACCESS SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
OLDHAM CARE ORGANISATION - NMP	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
INTERMEDIATE CARE-GP SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
LEESBROOK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WELL	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
OLDHAM NORTH PCN ENHANCED ACCESS SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
LANCASTER HOUSE CONTINENCE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
PES@SPECSAVERS ROYTON, OLDHAM	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ROYTON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
ROYAL OLDHAM HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.0 mi
TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	3.8 mi