Postcode OL4 5PB is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra ward of Oldham in the North West region , and forms part of the Alt area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Alt is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Alt has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alt is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL4 5PB.
Alt near OL4 5PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £226,000; semi-detached at £195,000; terraced at £128,000; flats at £62,000.
10 years price trend in Alexandra
In the OL4 5PB postcode area, located within Alt, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Hugh's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Alt Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Free schools | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.