Postcode OL8 1BT 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 high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Copster Park.
Oldham Town South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a high crime rate.
Approximately 5.1% 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 of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 1BT.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1BT 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.1 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.5 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 1BT postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Umar Food Store & Halal Meat | 79 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AJ | Walking directions to Umar Food Store & Halal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Hathershaw Post Office | 242 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Hathershaw Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store | 246 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Timisoara | 248 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Timisoara |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 152 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.