Postcode OL8 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra 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 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2AB.
Hathershaw near OL8 2AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £271,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £200,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £186,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 35 | £155,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,000 | £44,950 | £92,000 | £68,000 |
| 2017 | £136,500 | £32,000 | £100,000 | £71,250 |
| 2018 | £196,250 | £44,950 | £104,750 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | £159,975 | £43,750 | £110,000 | £76,125 |
| 2020 | £209,950 | £62,000 | £122,500 | £77,500 |
| 2021 | £238,250 | £69,500 | £145,500 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £257,500 | £74,000 | £167,000 | £113,500 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £82,581 | £140,000 | £111,000 |
| 2024 | £209,000 | £60,000 | £153,250 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £202,500 | £64,000 | £190,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | — | £172,500 | £159,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138 | £113 | £120 | £82 |
| 2017 | £118 | £80 | £122 | £87 |
| 2018 | £167 | £91 | £142 | £89 |
| 2019 | £206 | £88 | £144 | £92 |
| 2020 | £182 | £86 | £125 | £91 |
| 2021 | £239 | £104 | £168 | £116 |
| 2022 | £281 | £132 | £209 | £131 |
| 2023 | £262 | £179 | £200 | £150 |
| 2024 | £274 | £119 | £225 | £163 |
| 2025 | £281 | £99 | £232 | £177 |
| 2026 | £300 | — | £251 | £220 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2AB.
In the OL8 2AB postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 369 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | European Mini Market | 375 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Essa Cash & Carry | 62 Crete Street, Oldham, OL8 1PQ | Walking directions to Essa Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Villa General Store | 43 Villa Road, Oldham, OL8 1PW | Walking directions to Villa General Store |
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 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shabir Hussain
Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 2AB records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2AB in Hathershaw is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 2AB, including Broadfield Primary School, The Hathershaw College (Good) and Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 2AB is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,449 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 2AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL8 2AB is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shabir Hussain (The Oldham Group 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.