Postcode OL2 8DQ 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dunwood Park.
Wood End has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Wood End has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 8DQ.
Wood End near OL2 8DQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £172,250 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £775,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £385,000; semi-detached at £200,000; terraced at £157,475;.
10 years price trend in Shaw
In the OL2 8DQ postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.