Postcode OL2 7UG is located in a major urban area, within the Shaw ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Wood End area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year. The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Dunwood Park.
Wood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Wood End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from OL2 7UG.
Wood End near OL2 7UG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dunwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Dunwood Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £430,000 | £289 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £220,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 55 | £170,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 3 | £165,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £266,000 | £82,000 | £150,725 | £106,000 |
| 2017 | £273,000 | £63,000 | £140,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £82,000 | £148,000 | £99,000 |
| 2019 | £215,000 | £78,000 | £150,000 | £109,500 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £119,950 | £173,750 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £286,000 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £136,500 |
| 2022 | £292,500 | £86,000 | £199,950 | £137,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £99,975 | £200,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £128,750 | £212,500 | £158,000 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £165,000 | £224,500 | £166,000 |
| 2026 | £327,500 | — | £238,000 | £173,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £136 | £180 | £130 |
| 2017 | £225 | £119 | £183 | £119 |
| 2018 | £222 | £129 | £184 | £126 |
| 2019 | £225 | £123 | £190 | £127 |
| 2020 | £238 | £159 | £206 | £149 |
| 2021 | £298 | £166 | £228 | £165 |
| 2022 | £332 | £142 | £273 | £181 |
| 2023 | £280 | £171 | £284 | £171 |
| 2024 | £277 | £216 | £277 | £185 |
| 2025 | £289 | £209 | £284 | £199 |
| 2026 | £301 | — | £240 | £222 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 7UG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 3, Dunwood Avenue, Oldham, OL2 7UF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 15, St Josephs Close, Oldham, OL2 7UZ | Detached | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19, St Josephs Close, Oldham, OL2 7UZ | Detached | Leasehold | £269,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 3, St Josephs Close, Oldham, OL2 7UZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 4, St Josephs Close, Oldham, OL2 7UZ | Detached | Leasehold | £307,500 |
In the OL2 7UG postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL2 7UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Eyre
Shaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 7UG records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around OL2 7UG in Wood End is £195,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL2 7UG, including Beal Vale Primary School (Good), East Crompton St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Rushcroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL2 7UG is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,002 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL2 7UG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,258 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL2 7UG is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Eyre (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.