Postcode OL8 2QN 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 high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.4% 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 2QN.
Hathershaw near OL8 2QN 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2QN.
In the OL8 2QN postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 594-598 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | AZ Mini Mart | 442 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to AZ Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Euro Shop | 418-420 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Convenience Store | 394 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to Convenience Store |
| 0.5 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 2QN, 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 2QN records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2QN in Hathershaw is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL8 2QN, including St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Medlock Valley Primary School (Good) and Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL8 2QN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,116 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 2QN 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.