Postcode OL2 8LF 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 and high crime levels, with around 81.4 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 3.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dunwood Park.
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, with approximately 81.4 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 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 8LF.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 8LF 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dunwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Dunwood Park |
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 8LF postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, there are 5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.