Postcode OL8 2JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 2.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2JZ.
Oldham Town South near OL8 2JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street 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 2JZ postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Villa General Store | 43 Villa Road, Oldham, OL8 1PW | Walking directions to Villa General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 369 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | European Mini Market | 375 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Timisoara | 248 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Timisoara |
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.