Postcode OL8 1EG 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 and very high crime levels, with around 157.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from OL8 1EG.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1EG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
| 0.1 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £352,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £320,000 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £259,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 32 | £151,000 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £82,000 | £124,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £143,200 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | £226,995 | £160,000 | £75,500 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £138,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £236,498 | £191,248 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £249,995 | £170,498 | £112,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £170,000 | £117,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £195,000 | £188,750 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £245,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £280,000 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £106 | £139 | £82 |
| 2017 | £197 | £165 | £89 |
| 2018 | £203 | £170 | £91 |
| 2019 | £169 | £133 | £106 |
| 2020 | £199 | £165 | £111 |
| 2021 | £173 | £183 | £122 |
| 2022 | £98 | £218 | £143 |
| 2023 | £197 | £205 | £122 |
| 2024 | £274 | £226 | £145 |
| 2025 | £264 | £259 | £168 |
| 2026 | £282 | £168 | £192 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1EG.
In the OL8 1EG postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Amar Bazaar | 135 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EG | Walking directions to Amar Bazaar |
| 0 mi | Bhatti Foods | 14 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, OL8 4BA | Walking directions to Bhatti Foods |
| 0.2 mi | MA & Brothers | 57-59 Fern Street, Oldham, OL8 1SH | Walking directions to MA & Brothers |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 289 Manchester Street, Oldham, OL8 1SY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Superstores | 125 Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 1AA | Walking directions to Manchester Superstores |
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 1EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fida Hussain
Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 1EG records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL8 1EG in Oldham Town South is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 1EG, including St Thomas CofE Primary School, St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Oldham Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 1EG is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 459 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1EG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 1EG is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fida Hussain (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.