Postcode OL8 1RR is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Coppice area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.
Coppice has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Coppice has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 1RR.
Coppice near OL8 1RR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £352,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £320,000 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £259,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 32 | £151,000 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £82,000 | £124,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £143,200 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | £226,995 | £160,000 | £75,500 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £138,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £236,498 | £191,248 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £249,995 | £170,498 | £112,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £170,000 | £117,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £195,000 | £188,750 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £245,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £280,000 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £106 | £139 | £82 |
| 2017 | £197 | £165 | £89 |
| 2018 | £203 | £170 | £91 |
| 2019 | £169 | £133 | £106 |
| 2020 | £199 | £165 | £111 |
| 2021 | £173 | £183 | £122 |
| 2022 | £98 | £218 | £143 |
| 2023 | £197 | £205 | £122 |
| 2024 | £274 | £226 | £145 |
| 2025 | £264 | £259 | £168 |
| 2026 | £282 | £168 | £192 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1RR.
In the OL8 1RR postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 1RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | MA & Brothers | 57-59 Fern Street, Oldham, OL8 1SH | Walking directions to MA & Brothers |
| 0.1 mi | Coppice Food Store | 169 Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 1AA | Walking directions to Coppice Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Manchester Superstores | 125 Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 1AA | Walking directions to Manchester Superstores |
| 0.2 mi | Amar Bazaar | 135 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EG | Walking directions to Amar Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Umar Food Store & Halal Meat | 79 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AJ | Walking directions to Umar Food Store & Halal Meat |
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 1RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fida Hussain
Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 1RR records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1RR in Coppice is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 1RR, including Werneth Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Primary School and Coppice Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 1RR is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 843 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1RR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 1RR is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fida Hussain (Labour and Co-operative 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.