Postcode OL8 1RB is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Werneth area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Werneth is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Werneth Park.
Werneth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Werneth has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Werneth is £39,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from OL8 1RB.
Werneth near OL8 1RB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £220,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £129,000 |
10 year median price trend in Werneth
In the OL8 1RB postcode area, located within Werneth, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ashir Corner Shop | 4 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SN | Walking directions to Ashir Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Local Bargains | 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Walking directions to Local Bargains |
| 0.2 mi | Oxford Mini Cash & Carry | 55 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Oxford Mini Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Sabri Stores | 58 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Sabri Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.