Postcode OL2 8HT is located in a major urban area, within the Shaw ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Clough & Shaw Side area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Clough & Shaw Side is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Clough & Shaw Side has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Clough & Shaw Side has a high 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 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Clough & Shaw Side is £41,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 8HT.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 8HT 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8HT postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, 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: 16/11/2025.