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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 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 very 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 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.
The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.2 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £349,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £324,995 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £156,500 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 1BU postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Paradise Super Store | 193 Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QQ | Walking directions to Paradise Super Store |
| 0 mi | Madina Food Store | Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL | Walking directions to Madina Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Home & Convenience Store | 85 Hadfield Street, Oldham, OL8 3EE | Walking directions to Home & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Gujar Convenience | 200 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3DG | Walking directions to Gujar Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Umar Food Store & Halal Meat | 79 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AJ | Walking directions to Umar Food Store & Halal Meat |
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 1BU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.