Postcode OL8 2JL 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 Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 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 2JL.
Alexandra Park near OL8 2JL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 32, Warren Lane, Oldham, OL8 2JE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 42, Warren Lane, Oldham, OL8 2JE | Detached | Freehold | £179,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 75, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2JD | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the OL8 2JL postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 14 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. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2023. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 2JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Worldwide Foods | 169 Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1AR | Walking directions to Worldwide Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Ali General Store | 52 Pitt Street, Oldham, OL4 1AL | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
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 2JL, 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 2JL 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 2JL in Alexandra is £173,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL8 2JL, 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.
The closest station to OL8 2JL is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,525 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 2JL 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 2JL 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).