Postcode OL2 8BL 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wood End is £36,900 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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.
Approximately 0.9% 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 40 ft away from OL2 8BL.
Wood End near OL2 8BL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dunwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Dunwood Park |
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 8BL postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.