Postcode OL8 1LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra 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 721.4 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 Moston located about 2.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% 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 84.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from OL8 1LQ.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.1 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £212,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £175,150 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL8 1LQ 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 1LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Halinka | 146-150 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Halinka |
| 0 mi | Family Shopper | 152 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0 mi | Buzau | 3 Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Walking directions to Buzau |
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | 296 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Saira's Superstore | 2-4 Manley Road, Oldham, OL8 1BN | Walking directions to Saira's Superstore |
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.