Postcode OL8 2AX 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 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 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 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 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 low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% 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 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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 16, Marlborough Street, Oldham, OL4 1RW | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 34, Greenhill Terraces, Oldham, OL4 1EX | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 6, Morris Street, Oldham, OL4 1EL | Terraced | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 69, Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2BA | Other | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 30, Barlow Street, Oldham, OL4 1DY | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
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 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 (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 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 Park 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 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 6,132 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).
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.