Postcode OL8 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alexandra Park area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Alexandra Park is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Alexandra Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,132 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a high crime rate.
Approximately 41.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alexandra Park is £32,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2AU.
Alexandra Park near OL8 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £215,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £170,300 |
| Terraced | 36 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL8 2AU postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greenhill Food Store | 12-14 Sickle Street, Oldham, OL4 1SB | Walking directions to Greenhill Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Watan Superstore | 151-155 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL4 1EN | Walking directions to Watan Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Oldham, OL4 1SA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.