Chadderton Central

Chadderton Central is one of 20 wards in Oldham, home to 11,068 people in 4,213 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £169,100 over the past two years, 20% below the Oldham median. On average 34% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 24% above the Oldham average.

Ward E05014647 · 298 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

11,068residentsCensus 2021

£169kmedian sale price187 sales, 24 months

34%green within 500 mpostcode average

99%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Chadderton Central in OldhamPostcodes in Chadderton Central highlighted; the rest of Oldham in grey

Map of Oldham with Chadderton Central highlighted

People and homes.

11,068 residents in 4,213 households, next to the Oldham average.

20%

aged 15–29

14%

aged 65 and over

49%

owner-occupied homes

20%

privately rented

31%

socially rented

14%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Chadderton Central and Oldham.

Chadderton CentralOldham

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Chadderton Central with a published hygiene rating.

71rated food businessesin total

94%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Oldham: 88%

1rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)