Postcode insights

OL8 1FS

Cricketers Close

Werneth

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Detailed insights for OL8 1FS

Overview

Postcode OL8 1FS is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Coppice area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Coppice has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Coppice has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 1FS.

Flood risk

No risk

Coppice near OL8 1FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL8 1FS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL8 1FS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWerneth ParkLargeWalking directions to Werneth Park
0.4 miNeild Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Neild Street Park
0.1 miCoppice ParkSmallWalking directions to Coppice Park

Area Profile

Population
598
Population density
10,562.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.05(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.1(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-31%)
Burglary
5.37(-3%)
Public order
4.54(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
294
49.16%
Bangladeshi
127
21.24%
British
51
8.53%
Other
41
6.86%
Other Asian
36
6.02%
Total population: 598

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
142
32.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
96
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
73
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
38.18%
Owns with a mortgage
42
25.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
21.82%
Other social rented
20
12.12%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.21%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Werneth

Median price£182,750
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £248K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£320,000£270
Semi-Detached8£259,000£225
Terraced32£151,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Werneth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Werneth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1FS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1FS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20261, Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 1RUTerracedLeasehold£120,000
08 Jul 20256, Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 1RUTerracedLeasehold£121,500
28 Mar 202513, Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 1RUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£335,000
21 Mar 202525, Kingsway Close, Oldham, OL8 1BETerracedFreehold£115,000
07 Mar 202530, Kingsway Close, Oldham, OL8 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£128,000

Schools

In the OL8 1FS postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL8 1FS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWerneth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryCoppice Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1FS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL8 1FS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMA & Brothers57-59 Fern Street, Oldham, OL8 1SHWalking directions to MA & Brothers
0.1 miManchester Superstores125 Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 1AAWalking directions to Manchester Superstores
0.2 miCoppice Food Store169 Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 1AAWalking directions to Coppice Food Store
0.2 miAmar Bazaar135 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EGWalking directions to Amar Bazaar
0.2 miSaira's Superstore2-4 Manley Road, Oldham, OL8 1BNWalking directions to Saira's Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL8 1FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fida Hussain

Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardWernethE05014665
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoppiceE02007001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 037AE01005461
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2019-05-01

Frequently asked questions about OL8 1FS

Is OL8 1FS (Coppice) safe?

The area around OL8 1FS records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near OL8 1FS?

The median sale price around OL8 1FS in Coppice is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL8 1FS?

There are 20 schools close to OL8 1FS, including Werneth Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Primary School and Coppice Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL8 1FS?

The closest station to OL8 1FS is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 693 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL8 1FS?

OL8 1FS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL8 1FS (Coppice) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 1FS 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).

Data Sources

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.