Postcode OL8 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Coppice area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Coppice is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Coppice has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Coppice has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Coppice is £39,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from OL8 1BH.
Coppice near OL8 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.2 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £344,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £309,995 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £161,000 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 1BH postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saira's Superstore | 2-4 Manley Road, Oldham, OL8 1BN | Walking directions to Saira's Superstore |
| 0 mi | The Corner Shop | 296 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Halinka | 146-150 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Halinka |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 152 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | Buzau | 3 Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Walking directions to Buzau |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.