Postcode OL2 8EX 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 high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
Wood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Wood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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 180 ft away from OL2 8EX.
Wood End near OL2 8EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 8EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 3, Chancery Lane, Oldham, OL2 8EX | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | 22, Edmund Street, Oldham, OL2 8EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 11, Gordon Street, Oldham, OL2 8EU | Terraced | Leasehold | £136,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 19, Oak Street, Oldham, OL2 8EJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 31, Oak Street, Oldham, OL2 8EJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the OL2 8EX postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 8EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Top Shop Convenience Store | 2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SD | Walking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store |
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 8EX, 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 8EX records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8EX in Wood End is £195,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OL2 8EX, including East Crompton St James CofE Primary School (Good), Beal Vale Primary School (Good) and East Crompton St George's CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL2 8EX is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 441 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL2 8EX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,061 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 8EX 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.