Postcode OL8 1EW 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 Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from OL8 1EW.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
In the OL8 1EW postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.