Postcode OL8 1DF is located in a major urban area, within the Coldhurst 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 Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Coppice Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 60.4% 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 27 ft away from OL8 1DF.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £260,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £192,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £128,500 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL8 1DF postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Afsana Convenience Store | 4 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1BD | Walking directions to Afsana Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Oldham European Store | 47 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH | Walking directions to Oldham European Store |
| 0.2 mi | Oldham News | 6 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3AA | Walking directions to Oldham News |
| 0.2 mi | Mix Mini Market | 27 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH | Walking directions to Mix Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Cunninghams | 41 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH | Walking directions to Cunninghams |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.