Postcode OL2 8AQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
Wood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Wood End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from OL2 8AQ.
Wood End near OL2 8AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaw
In the OL2 8AQ postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Top Shop Convenience Store | 2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SD | Walking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.