Postcode OL8 2AX is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alexandra Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year. The median sale price in Alexandra is £170,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Alexandra Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,203 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.1% 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 per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2AX.
Alexandra Park near OL8 2AX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (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 | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £341,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £207,500 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £190,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 36 | £160,000 | £201 |
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 | £188,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £235,500 | — | £172,500 | £164,000 |
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 | £230 | £178 |
| 2026 | £267 | — | £251 | £209 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 5, Hardy Street, Oldham, OL4 1AA | Terraced | Leasehold | £40,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 16, Marlborough Street, Oldham, OL4 1RW | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 69, Brompton Street, Oldham, OL4 1AF | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 228, Wild House, Eldon Street Estate, Oldham, OL8 1UR | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 7, Brookfield Street, Oldham, OL8 1DD | Terraced | Leasehold | £123,000 |
In the OL8 2AX postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 2AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greenhill Food Store | 12-14 Sickle Street, Oldham, OL4 1SB | Walking directions to Greenhill Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Watan Superstore | 151-155 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL4 1EN | Walking directions to Watan Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Oldham, OL4 1SA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL8 2AX, 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 2AX records about 117 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 2AX in Alexandra is £170,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 2AX, including Greenhill Academy (Good), Sapience Girls Academy (Good) and Broadfield Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 2AX is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 687 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 2AX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,203 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 2AX 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).