Postcode OL8 2AR is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale 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 194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 407 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 194.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.7% 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 2AR.
Hathershaw near OL8 2AR 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £324,995 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £220,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,500 | £57,425 | £83,500 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £232,000 | £65,000 | £95,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £58,500 | £94,250 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £60,500 | £115,000 | £88,750 |
| 2020 | £231,000 | £60,000 | £138,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £73,998 | £160,000 | £108,000 |
| 2022 | £268,000 | £90,000 | £165,550 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £268,000 | £97,500 | £160,000 | £123,500 |
| 2024 | £299,995 | £108,000 | £190,000 | £151,500 |
| 2025 | £324,995 | £101,000 | £232,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £156,000 | £164,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £148 | £111 | £92 |
| 2017 | £209 | £121 | £134 | £88 |
| 2018 | £181 | £125 | £102 | £96 |
| 2019 | £247 | £116 | £140 | £100 |
| 2020 | £221 | £100 | £141 | £106 |
| 2021 | £227 | £131 | £185 | £128 |
| 2022 | £297 | £135 | £204 | £144 |
| 2023 | £275 | £163 | £199 | £158 |
| 2024 | £287 | £167 | £255 | £167 |
| 2025 | £296 | £221 | £255 | £182 |
| 2026 | — | — | £220 | £181 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 89, Keswick Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2LF | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 143, Belgrave Road, Oldham, OL8 2JT | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 254, Belgrave Road, Oldham, OL8 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 254, Belgrave Road, Oldham, OL8 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 256, Belgrave Road, Oldham, OL8 2JU | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the OL8 2AR postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Essa Cash & Carry | 62 Crete Street, Oldham, OL8 1PQ | Walking directions to Essa Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Villa General Store | 43 Villa Road, Oldham, OL8 1PW | Walking directions to Villa General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 369 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for OL8 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Junaid Hussain
Medlock Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 2AR records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2AR in Hathershaw is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL8 2AR, including Medlock Valley Primary School (Good), Alexandra Park Junior School and St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 2AR is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,599 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 2AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 407 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 2AR is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Junaid 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.