Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Oldham: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around OL4 4QN.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 27 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 42 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Springhead Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 25 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 31.9 ha total
- largest park 23.8 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.8 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 11 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, The Co-operative Group, Asda, Tesco…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Aldi Athens Way, Lees — 0.4 mi
In Oldham, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Oldham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near OL4 4QN.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in OL4.
Average sold price by property type across the OL4 district, 2021–2026.
About OL4 4QN
OL4 4QN scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL4 4QN is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,366 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Springhead Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
