Postcode OL8 1LW 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, 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 nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 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 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 27.1% 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 143 ft away from OL8 1LW.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £271,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £200,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £186,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 35 | £155,000 | £183 |
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 | £190,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | — | £172,500 | £159,000 |
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 | £232 | £177 |
| 2026 | £300 | — | £251 | £220 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 10, Goddard Street, Oldham, OL8 1LQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 15, Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Terraced | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 25, Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Terraced | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 138 - 140, Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Other | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 8A, Meldrum Street, Oldham, OL8 1XP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £78,000 |
In the OL8 1LW postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Buzau | 3 Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Walking directions to Buzau |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 152 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | Halinka | 146-150 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QT | Walking directions to Halinka |
| 0.1 mi | Villa General Store | 43 Villa Road, Oldham, OL8 1PW | Walking directions to Villa General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Hathershaw Post Office | 242 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Hathershaw Post Office |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL8 1LW, 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 1LW 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 1LW in Oldham Town South is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 1LW, including Broadfield Primary School, Coppice Primary Academy (Good) and Werneth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 1LW is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 993 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 556 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 1LW 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).
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.