Postcode OL8 1NJ 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 Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no 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 71.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from OL8 1NJ.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1NJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.5 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.2 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £295,000.
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 | 18 | £185,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £138,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL8 1NJ postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 40 Park Road, Oldham, OL8 1DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Afsana Convenience Store | 4 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1BD | Walking directions to Afsana Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Amar Bazaar | 135 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EG | Walking directions to Amar Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Oldham European Store | 47 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH | Walking directions to Oldham European Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | 296 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
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 1NJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.