Postcode OL8 1UU 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 and very low crime levels, with around 0.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year. The nearest station is Freehold (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.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 0.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from OL8 1UU.
Werneth near OL8 1UU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.2 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 £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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 1UU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 16, Newport Street, Oldham, OL8 4AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £206,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 19, Newport Street, Oldham, OL8 4AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £224,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 119, Frederick Street, Oldham, OL8 1RD | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 66, Windsor Road, Oldham, OL8 4AL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 84, Coppice Street, Oldham, OL8 1TP | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the OL8 1UU 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 1UU
| 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 | A Bros Convenience Store | 314-318 Manchester Street, Oldham, OL9 6HQ | Walking directions to A Bros Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 289 Manchester Street, Oldham, OL8 1SY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Sabri Stores | 58 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Sabri Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Oxford Mini Cash & Carry | 55 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Oxford Mini Cash & Carry |
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 1UU, 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 1UU records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL8 1UU in Werneth 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 1UU, including Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest (Good), St Thomas CofE Primary School and Werneth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 1UU is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 731 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 1UU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,275 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 1UU 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.