Postcode OL2 8AZ 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 level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wood End is £36,900 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 high crime rate.
Approximately 4.1% 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 of residents in Wood End is £36,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from OL2 8AZ.
Wood End near OL2 8AZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,500 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £161,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shaw
In the OL2 8AZ postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 8AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Top Shop Convenience Store | 2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SD | Walking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.