Postcode OL8 1BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 721.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 721.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from OL8 1BQ.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £324,995 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £220,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,500 | £57,425 | £83,500 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £232,000 | £65,000 | £95,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £58,500 | £94,250 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £60,500 | £115,000 | £88,750 |
| 2020 | £231,000 | £60,000 | £138,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £73,998 | £160,000 | £108,000 |
| 2022 | £268,000 | £90,000 | £165,550 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £268,000 | £97,500 | £160,000 | £123,500 |
| 2024 | £299,995 | £108,000 | £190,000 | £151,500 |
| 2025 | £324,995 | £101,000 | £232,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £156,000 | £164,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £148 | £111 | £92 |
| 2017 | £209 | £121 | £134 | £88 |
| 2018 | £181 | £125 | £102 | £96 |
| 2019 | £247 | £116 | £140 | £100 |
| 2020 | £221 | £100 | £141 | £106 |
| 2021 | £227 | £131 | £185 | £128 |
| 2022 | £297 | £135 | £204 | £144 |
| 2023 | £275 | £163 | £199 | £158 |
| 2024 | £287 | £167 | £255 | £167 |
| 2025 | £296 | £221 | £255 | £182 |
| 2026 | — | — | £220 | £181 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1BQ.
In the OL8 1BQ postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Corner Shop | 296 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0 mi | Saira's Superstore | 2-4 Manley Road, Oldham, OL8 1BN | Walking directions to Saira's Superstore |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Buzau | 3 Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Walking directions to Buzau |
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 1BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Junaid Hussain
Medlock Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 1BQ records about 721 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL8 1BQ in Oldham Town South is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 1BQ, including Broadfield Primary School, Coppice Primary Academy (Good) and Werneth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 1BQ is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 831 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1BQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 556 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 1BQ is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Junaid Hussain (Labour and Co-operative 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.