Postcode OL8 1LB is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra area 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 721.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The median sale price in Alexandra is £171,000 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £149,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 39 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 721.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 1LB.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £341,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £207,500 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £190,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 39 | £160,000 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,000 | £44,950 | £92,000 | £68,000 |
| 2017 | £136,500 | £32,000 | £100,000 | £71,250 |
| 2018 | £196,250 | £44,950 | £104,750 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | £159,975 | £43,750 | £110,000 | £76,125 |
| 2020 | £209,950 | £62,000 | £122,500 | £77,500 |
| 2021 | £238,250 | £69,500 | £145,500 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £257,500 | £74,000 | £167,000 | £113,500 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £82,581 | £140,000 | £111,000 |
| 2024 | £209,000 | £60,000 | £153,250 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £202,500 | £64,000 | £188,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £235,500 | — | £172,500 | £164,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138 | £113 | £120 | £82 |
| 2017 | £118 | £80 | £122 | £87 |
| 2018 | £167 | £91 | £142 | £89 |
| 2019 | £206 | £88 | £144 | £92 |
| 2020 | £182 | £86 | £125 | £91 |
| 2021 | £239 | £104 | £168 | £116 |
| 2022 | £281 | £132 | £209 | £131 |
| 2023 | £262 | £179 | £200 | £150 |
| 2024 | £274 | £119 | £225 | £163 |
| 2025 | £281 | £99 | £230 | £178 |
| 2026 | £267 | — | £251 | £209 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 82, Goddard Street, Oldham, OL8 1LH | Terraced | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 228, Wild House, Eldon Street Estate, Oldham, OL8 1UR | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 18, Pool Street, Oldham, OL8 1LJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 16, Pool Street, Oldham, OL8 1LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £97,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 7, Brookfield Street, Oldham, OL8 1DD | Terraced | Leasehold | £123,000 |
In the OL8 1LB postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Broadfield Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Greenhill Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Springboard Project | Free schools special | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Halinka | 146-150 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Halinka |
| 0.2 mi | Buzau | 3 Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Walking directions to Buzau |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 152 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 296 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Saira's Superstore | 2-4 Manley Road, Oldham, OL8 1BN | Walking directions to Saira's Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL8 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shabir Hussain
Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 1LB records about 721 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 1LB in Alexandra is £171,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 1LB, including Broadfield Primary School (Good), Greenhill Academy (Good) and The Springboard Project (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 1LB is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 743 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 39 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL8 1LB is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shabir Hussain (The Oldham Group Party).