Postcode OL8 1PJ 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 high crime levels, with around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below 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 Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 1PJ.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1PJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 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 |
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1PJ.
In the OL8 1PJ postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Essa Cash & Carry | 62 Crete Street, Oldham, OL8 1PQ | Walking directions to Essa Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Villa General Store | 43 Villa Road, Oldham, OL8 1PW | Walking directions to Villa General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Buzau | 3 Broadway Street, Oldham, OL8 1LP | Walking directions to Buzau |
| 0.2 mi | Hathershaw Post Office | 242 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Hathershaw Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store | 246 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store |
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 1PJ, 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 1PJ records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1PJ 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 1PJ, including Broadfield Primary School, Alexandra Park Junior School and Greenhill Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 1PJ is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,151 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1PJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,902 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 1PJ 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.