About OL1 2HJ
OL1 2HJ scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Aldi Chadderton Oldham about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL1 2HJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,746 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 76 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 42 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OLDHAM HOSPITAL AND CARE AT HOME, about 7 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL OLDHAM HOSPITAL, about 5 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 2 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 9 minutes' walk away). There are also 49 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 15 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 11 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Sports Facility (200 m²), within a short walk.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including Aldi, Tesco, Iceland, Heron and others. The nearest is Aldi Chadderton Oldham, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 3 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore OL1 2HJ on NestScope.