Derker is an area of Oldham, a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies in north-central Oldham, close to the boundary with Royton.
Historically a part of Lancashire, Derker was recorded as a place of residence in 1604 with the name Dirtcar.[1]
Derker is located next to the Greenacres, Higginshaw and Mumps areas of Oldham.[2]
It is the location of Derker railway station.
Derker is said to have terraced residences "unsuited to modern needs", however that is believed to be untrue, it was a small developed, modernly civilized community who looked out for each other, is currently being redeveloped as part of the Housing Market Renewal Initiative.[3] This has been controversial and has been opposed by some local residents[4] who have lobbied Parliament to protest at the demolitions.[5] The then local MP Phil Woolas opposed the demolitions.[6]
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