Postcode OL2 8JF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clough & Shaw Side is £45,796 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Clough & Shaw Side has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Clough & Shaw Side has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Clough & Shaw Side is £45,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 8JF.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 8JF 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaw
In the OL2 8JF postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 8JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.