Postcode OL8 1QP is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Hathershaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from OL8 1QP.
Hathershaw near OL8 1QP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.1 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £349,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £324,995 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £156,500 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 1QP postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hathershaw Post Office | 242 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Hathershaw Post Office |
| 0 mi | Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store | 246 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store |
| 0 mi | Timisoara | 248 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Timisoara |
| 0.1 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 |
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 1QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Junaid Hussain
Medlock Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.