Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Oldham: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around OL9 6TR.
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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 39 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 73 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Burnley Brow Community School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 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?
39GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37 GP, 2 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OLDHAM HOSPITAL AND CARE AT HOME — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 45 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15.3 ha total
- largest park 8.4 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.39 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
- 21 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Aldi Chadderton Oldham — 0.1 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 OL9 6TR.
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 OL9.
Average sold price by property type across the OL9 district, 2021–2026.
About OL9 6TR
OL9 6TR scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Chadderton Oldham 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL9 6TR is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,737 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 73 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 37 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OLDHAM HOSPITAL AND CARE AT HOME, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is A&E LIAISON - ROYAL OLDHAM HOSPITAL, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
