About Nimble Nook

Nimble Nook is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL9 postcode area. This neighbourhood is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. The local community features several amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical choice for families and individuals alike. Transport links are readily available, providing easy access to nearby towns and the city centre of Manchester. The area is well-served by public transport, with bus routes connecting residents to various destinations. Nimble Nook offers a straightforward suburban lifestyle, with essential services and facilities close at hand, catering to the everyday needs of its inhabitants.

School Ratings in Nimble Nook

Nimble Nook is served by 339 schools. Westwood Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Nimble Nook

Property prices average £190K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £124K.

Deprivation and Employment in Nimble Nook

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Nimble Nook is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Nimble Nook

Most properties in Nimble Nook can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,670 sales

Average Price £190K
£200 — £15.74M
Detached £294K 526
Semi £181K 1,646
Terraced £124K 2,051
Flat £95K 134

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

204 Primary
41 Secondary
94 Other
Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary Good 116 yards Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Freehold Community Academy Primary Good 0.3 miles St Luke's CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Kingfisher Special School 0.5 miles Chances Mentoring 0.5 miles Stanley Road Children's Centre 0.6 miles Stanley Road Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.7 miles St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Yew Tree Community School Primary 0.7 miles The Radclyffe School Secondary 0.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Nimble Nook IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Nimble Nook as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
3/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
3/10
15,678 Children (0-15) 24%
40,179 Working Age 61%
11,668 Older (60+) 18%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 53.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 34.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 1.2 miles
Moston Train Station 1.5 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 3.8 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 4.1 miles
Fairfield Train Station 4.5 miles
Mossley (Manchester) Train Station 4.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Werneth 0.6 miles Chadderton 0.6 miles White Gate 0.9 miles Busk 0.9 miles Oldham 1.2 miles Middleton Junction 1.2 miles Hollinwood 1.2 miles Hathershaw 1.4 miles Coppice 1.4 miles Copster Hill 1.4 miles Moorclose 1.4 miles New Moston 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Oldham
Ward Chadderton North
Constituency Oldham West and Royton
Parish Oldham, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL9 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Grove 1 Acorn Close 4 Agnes Close 1 Agnes Street 1 Alasdair Close 1 Albert Street 5 Alcester Street 1 Alder Root 1 Alderson Street 1 Alford Street 1 Alfred Court 1 Alfred Street 2 Alligin Close 1 Amberwood 1 Andrew Street 2 Apfel Lane 1 Applewood 1 Arden Street 2 Argyll Road 2 Arkle Drive 1 Arkwright Street 1 Arnside Avenue 1 Arundel Walk 1 Ascot Close 1 Ashford Walk 1 Ashley Mews 1 Ashley Street 2 Ashton Crescent 1 Ashwood 1 Ashworth Close 2

Postcodes in OL9 50 shown View all postcodes

OL9 0AA OL9 0AB OL9 0AD OL9 0AE OL9 0AG OL9 0AH OL9 0AJ OL9 0AL OL9 0AN OL9 0AP OL9 0AQ OL9 0AR OL9 0AS OL9 0AT OL9 0AU OL9 0AW OL9 0AX OL9 0AY OL9 0AZ OL9 0BA OL9 0BB OL9 0BD OL9 0BE OL9 0BF OL9 0BG OL9 0BN OL9 0BP OL9 0BT OL9 0BU OL9 0BW OL9 0BX OL9 0BY OL9 0BZ OL9 0DA OL9 0DD OL9 0DE OL9 0DG OL9 0DH OL9 0DJ OL9 0DL OL9 0DN OL9 0DP OL9 0DQ OL9 0DR OL9 0DS OL9 0DT OL9 0DU OL9 0DW OL9 0DX OL9 0DY