Postcode OL8 2BQ 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. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2BQ.
Alexandra Park near OL8 2BQ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £212,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £175,150 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL8 2BQ postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Worldwide Superstore | Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1AR | Walking directions to Worldwide Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Watan Superstore | 151-155 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL4 1EN | Walking directions to Watan Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Greenhill Food Store | 12-14 Sickle Street, Oldham, OL4 1SB | Walking directions to Greenhill Food 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.