Postcode OL8 1BY is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Neild Street 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.
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 of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from OL8 1BY.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1BY 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.2 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £220,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £129,000 |
10 year median price trend in Werneth
In the OL8 1BY 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 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | 296 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Saira's Superstore | 2-4 Manley Road, Oldham, OL8 1BN | Walking directions to Saira's Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Manchester Superstores | 125 Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 1AA | Walking directions to Manchester Superstores |
| 0.2 mi | Halinka | 146-150 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Halinka |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 40 Park Road, Oldham, OL8 1DB | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.