Postcode OL8 2HR is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alt area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Alt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2HR.
Alt near OL8 2HR 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2HR postcode area, located within Alt, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.