About OL9 9ED
OL9 9ED scores 56/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) about 6 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL9 9ED is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,054 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 9/10).
There are 73 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Christ Church 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 25 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CH MEDICAL PRACTICE, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is A&E LIAISON - ROYAL OLDHAM HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 6 minutes' walk away), Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 6 minutes' walk away), Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 7 minutes' walk away). There are also 45 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). road traffic noise is low (about 45 dB Lden).
There are 18 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 12.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Saviour Church, within a short walk.
There are 28 supermarkets in the wider area, including Farmfoods, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and others. The nearest is Farmfoods Chadderton Oldham, about 10 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 12 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 OL9 9ED on NestScope.























