Postcode OL8 1BJ is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alexandra Park area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Becket Meadows.
Alexandra Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from OL8 1BJ.
Alexandra Park near OL8 1BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Becket Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Becket Meadows |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 34 | £138,500 | £181 |
| Flats | 1 | £37,000 | £76 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £47,000 | £110,000 | £64,000 |
| 2017 | — | £95,000 | £66,500 |
| 2018 | — | £106,250 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £92,298 | £109,950 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £81,816 | £114,950 | £75,000 |
| 2021 | £72,500 | £128,500 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | — | £151,500 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £69,000 | £190,000 | £117,000 |
| 2025 | — | £156,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £37,000 | £207,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £76 | £134 | £81 |
| 2017 | — | £120 | £77 |
| 2018 | — | £148 | £86 |
| 2019 | £343 | £146 | £87 |
| 2020 | £247 | £173 | £94 |
| 2021 | £89 | £170 | £129 |
| 2022 | £104 | £166 | £136 |
| 2023 | — | £256 | £125 |
| 2024 | £160 | £218 | £141 |
| 2025 | — | £218 | £172 |
| 2026 | £76 | £255 | £181 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | Manchester Electro Plating, Mount Pleasant Street, Oldham, OL4 1HH | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 30, Barlow Street, Oldham, OL4 1DY | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the OL8 1BJ postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Teti Afro Caribbean Foods | 143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3TH | Walking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep International Food Store | 103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bucuresti | 179 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to Bucuresti |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 181 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JP | Walking directions to International Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL8 1BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonny Shah Arstan
St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 1BJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL8 1BJ in Alexandra Park is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 1BJ, including Horton Mill Community Primary School (Good), Westwood Boys School (Good) and Sapience Girls Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 1BJ is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 259 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,346 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 OL8 1BJ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonny Shah Arstan (The Oldham Group Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.