Postcode OL2 8QB 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 level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Clough & Shaw Side is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 3.8 miles away. There are 9 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.
Approximately 2.5% 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 8QB.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 8QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 3.8 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 8QB postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.