Postcode OL8 2DD 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 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £37,030 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 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 1,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.2% 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 2DD.
Alexandra Park near OL8 2DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £295,000.
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 | 18 | £185,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £138,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL8 2DD postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Worldwide Foods | 169 Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1AR | Walking directions to Worldwide Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Watan Superstore | 151-155 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL4 1EN | Walking directions to Watan Superstore |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for OL8 2DD, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.