Postcode OL8 1BU 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. The average income of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 1BU.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
In the OL8 1BU postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.