Postcode OL2 8BN 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 Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no 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 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 per household in Wood End is £39,188 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from OL2 8BN.
Wood End near OL2 8BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 8BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 7, Newby Drive, Oldham, OL2 8BS | Detached | Freehold | £356,245 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 410, Milnrow Road, Oldham, OL2 8BL | Terraced | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 388, Milnrow Road, Oldham, OL2 8BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £143,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 23, Shore Avenue, Oldham, OL2 8DA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 24, Shore Avenue, Oldham, OL2 8DA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £295,000 |
In the OL2 8BN postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 7 primary and 0 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 8BN, 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 8BN 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 8BN in Wood End is £195,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OL2 8BN, including Buckstones Primary School (Outstanding), Rushcroft Primary School (Good) and East Crompton St George's CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL2 8BN is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,198 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL2 8BN 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 8BN 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.