Postcode OL8 2JB 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 114.4 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 £173,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £152,500 and £188,000. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 2.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Alexandra Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,576 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% 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 3.7% 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 2JB.
Alexandra Park near OL8 2JB 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £341,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £235,500 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £188,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 33 | £165,000 | £206 |
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 | £186,000 | £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 | £232 | £178 |
| 2026 | £267 | — | £251 | £209 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 14, Matthew Close, Oldham, OL8 2XB | Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 75, Warren Lane, Oldham, OL8 2HY | Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 79, Warren Lane, Oldham, OL8 2HY | Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 25, Moorwood Drive, Oldham, OL8 2XD | Detached | Leasehold | £271,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 37, Moorwood Drive, Oldham, OL8 2XD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the OL8 2JB postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Alexandra Park Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2021. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2JB, 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 2JB records about 114 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 2JB in Alexandra is £173,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL8 2JB, including Alexandra Park Junior School (Requires improvement), Glodwick Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Roundthorn Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL8 2JB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,576 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 2JB 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).