DIY InventoryOldham: neighbourhoods, postcodes and homes
The areas of Oldham, their postcodes and the kind of homes you’ll find, with what to record at check-in.
Postcode districts: OL1, OL2, OL3, OL4, OL8, OL9, M35
Oldham town centre OL1
Flats over shops, some converted buildings and newer apartments.
Coldhurst and Westwood OL1, OL9
Dense Victorian terraced streets and post-war estates north and west of the centre.
Werneth and Glodwick OL8, OL4
Victorian terraces, larger family houses and some mill-era streets.
Hollinwood OL8, OL9
Terraces and post-war estates near the M60 and Metrolink.
Chadderton OL9
Brick terraces, inter-war semis and post-war estates around former mills.
Royton and Shaw OL2
Former mill-town terraces with post-war and newer estates.
Failsworth M35
Terraces and semis on the Manchester side of the borough.
Lees and Springhead OL4
Stone and brick terraces climbing towards the hills.
Saddleworth villages OL3
Stone weavers' cottages and terraces in Uppermill, Delph, Dobcross and Diggle, with larger detached homes.
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Oldham postcodes: questions
Which postcodes are in Oldham?
Oldham covers all or part of these postcode districts: OL1, OL2, OL3, OL4, OL8, OL9, M35. Some districts cross into neighbouring areas.
Can I get a report for one postcode?
Yes. The free property report shows the EPC, sold prices nearby, crime, flood risk and a rental yield calculator for any UK postcode.