Postcode OL8 1LY 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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.
Approximately 12.0% 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 of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 1LY.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1LY 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.2 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £215,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £170,300 |
| Terraced | 36 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL8 1LY postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Villa General Store | 43 Villa Road, Oldham, OL8 1PW | Walking directions to Villa General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Buzau | 3 Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Walking directions to Buzau |
| 0.1 mi | Hathershaw Post Office | 242 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Hathershaw Post Office |
| 0.1 mi | Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store | 246 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Timisoara | 248 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Timisoara |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.