Postcode OL8 2NH is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Hathershaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Copster Park.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2NH.
Hathershaw near OL8 2NH 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £324,995 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £220,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,500 | £57,425 | £83,500 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £232,000 | £65,000 | £95,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £58,500 | £94,250 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £60,500 | £115,000 | £88,750 |
| 2020 | £231,000 | £60,000 | £138,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £73,998 | £160,000 | £108,000 |
| 2022 | £268,000 | £90,000 | £165,550 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £268,000 | £97,500 | £160,000 | £123,500 |
| 2024 | £299,995 | £108,000 | £190,000 | £151,500 |
| 2025 | £324,995 | £101,000 | £232,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £156,000 | £164,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £148 | £111 | £92 |
| 2017 | £209 | £121 | £134 | £88 |
| 2018 | £181 | £125 | £102 | £96 |
| 2019 | £247 | £116 | £140 | £100 |
| 2020 | £221 | £100 | £141 | £106 |
| 2021 | £227 | £131 | £185 | £128 |
| 2022 | £297 | £135 | £204 | £144 |
| 2023 | £275 | £163 | £199 | £158 |
| 2024 | £287 | £167 | £255 | £167 |
| 2025 | £296 | £221 | £255 | £182 |
| 2026 | — | — | £220 | £181 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2NH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 12, Hawthorn Crescent, Oldham, OL8 2NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 24, Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, OL8 2NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 44, Hough Close, Oldham, OL8 2NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 6, Hough Close, Oldham, OL8 2NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 29, Hough Close, Oldham, OL8 2NZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the OL8 2NH postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 594-598 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | AZ Mini Mart | 442 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to AZ Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Shop | 418-420 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Convenience Store | 394 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Junaid Hussain
Medlock Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 2NH records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2NH in Hathershaw is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL8 2NH, including Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), The Hathershaw College (Good) and St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL8 2NH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,979 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 2NH is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Junaid Hussain (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.