Postcode OL8 2RA 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Hathershaw is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 2.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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.
Approximately 13.0% 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 of residents in Hathershaw is £33,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from OL8 2RA.
Hathershaw near OL8 2RA 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £344,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £304,995 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £159,500 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 2RA postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | European Mini Market | 375 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 369 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 915 Ashton Road, Bardsley, Oldham, OL8 3HT | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.