Postcode OL2 8QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Shaw area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Clough & Shaw Side area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 278.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clough & Shaw Side is £45,796 per year. The median sale price in Shaw is £191,500 (around £237 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,250 and £230,000. The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
Clough & Shaw Side has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,910 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Clough & Shaw Side has a very high crime rate, with approximately 278.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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 8QJ.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 8QJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 (about £237 per square foot) in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £699,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £317,500 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £220,000 | £285 |
| Terraced | 64 | £170,000 | £202 |
| Flats | 5 | £145,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £266,000 | £82,000 | £150,725 | £106,000 |
| 2017 | £273,000 | £63,000 | £140,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £82,000 | £148,000 | £99,000 |
| 2019 | £215,000 | £78,000 | £150,000 | £109,500 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £119,950 | £173,750 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £286,000 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £136,500 |
| 2022 | £292,500 | £86,000 | £199,950 | £137,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £99,975 | £200,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £128,750 | £212,500 | £158,000 |
| 2025 | £437,583 | £165,000 | £222,250 | £165,500 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £137,500 | £250,000 | £172,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £136 | £180 | £130 |
| 2017 | £225 | £119 | £183 | £119 |
| 2018 | £222 | £129 | £184 | £126 |
| 2019 | £225 | £123 | £190 | £127 |
| 2020 | £238 | £159 | £206 | £149 |
| 2021 | £298 | £166 | £228 | £165 |
| 2022 | £332 | £142 | £273 | £181 |
| 2023 | £280 | £171 | £284 | £171 |
| 2024 | £277 | £216 | £277 | £185 |
| 2025 | £289 | £209 | £284 | £199 |
| 2026 | £331 | £275 | £271 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 8QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 18, Wild Street, Oldham, OL2 8QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £124,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 19, Mosshey Street, Oldham, OL2 8QL | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 10, Duke Street, Oldham, OL2 8PA | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 30, Eastway, Oldham, OL2 8NY | Other | Freehold | £144,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 5, Dawn Street, Oldham, OL2 8NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the OL2 8QJ postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Farrowdale House School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | East Crompton St James CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 8QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Crompton Way, Oldham, OL2 7AF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL2 8QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Eyre
Shaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 8QJ records about 278 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around OL2 8QJ in Shaw is £191,500 (about £237 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to OL2 8QJ, including Farrowdale House School, East Crompton St James CofE Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL2 8QJ is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 169 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL2 8QJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,910 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL2 8QJ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Eyre (Reform UK).