Postcode OL8 1QR is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.6 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 Moston located about 2.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Copster Park.
Oldham Town South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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 1QR.
Oldham Town South near OL8 1QR 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.1 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £344,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £310,995 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 1QR postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Timisoara | 248 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Timisoara |
| 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 | Hathershaw Post Office | 242 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Hathershaw Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 369 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | European Mini Market | 375 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.