Postcode OL8 1DL 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 and very high crime levels, with around 157.6 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 0.1 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, with approximately 157.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from OL8 1DL.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1DL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £266,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £194,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL8 1DL 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 1DL
| 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 | Bhatti Foods | 14 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, OL8 4BA | Walking directions to Bhatti Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Amar Bazaar | 135 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EG | Walking directions to Amar Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Oldham European Store | 47 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH | Walking directions to Oldham European Store |
| 0.3 mi | A Bros Convenience Store | 21 Bankside Close, Oldham, OL9 6TQ | Walking directions to A Bros Convenience Store |
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 1DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Mohib Abu Taleb
Coldhurst - 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.