Postcode OL8 1FR 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 Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from OL8 1FR.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1FR 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Coldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 32 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coldhurst
In the OL8 1FR 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 1FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bhatti Foods | 14 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, OL8 4BA | Walking directions to Bhatti Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Afsana Convenience Store | 4 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1BD | Walking directions to Afsana Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | A Bros Convenience Store | 21 Bankside Close, Oldham, OL9 6TQ | Walking directions to A Bros Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Amar Bazaar | 135 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EG | Walking directions to Amar Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham European Store | 47 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH | Walking directions to Oldham European 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.