Postcode OL2 8QH is located in a major urban area, within the Shaw ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Moorside & Sholver area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Moorside & Sholver is £41,200 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield located about 3.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sholver Millennium Green.
Moorside & Sholver has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Moorside & Sholver has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Moorside & Sholver is £41,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 8QH.
Moorside & Sholver near OL2 8QH 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sholver Millennium Green | Large | Walking directions to Sholver Millennium Green |
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 8QH postcode area, located within Moorside & Sholver, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 8QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.